Doubt Quote by Clifford Allbutt
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“Students who have attended my [medical] lectures may remember that I try not only to teach them what we know, but also to realise how little this is: in every direction we seem to travel but a very short way before we are brought to a stop; our eyes are opened to see that our path is beset with doubts, and that even our best-made knowledge comes but too soon to an end.”
About This Quote
Teaching reveals how limited knowledge is, exposing doubts and the fleeting nature of understanding.
In simple terms: Teaching shows knowledge is limited and fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility in learning.
Themes
education
knowledge
uncertainty
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- lecture
- research
- critical thinking
- continuous study
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can doubts fuel curiosity?
- When should you trust your knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on doubt can paralyze progress.
