Age Quote by Cressida Cowell
“But how can we know that dragons did not exist? We have never actually BEEN to the Dark Ages.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dragonet Prophecy, 2012
We cannot prove something never existed without evidence; absence of proof is not proof of absence.
In simple terms: Lack of evidence isn’t proof something isn’t real.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions, seek evidence.
Themes
skepticism
history
imagination
Mood
curious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- archaeology
- historical research
- mythology studies
- science education
Key Concepts
Epistemology
historical methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view?
- How do we balance imagination with facts?
A Different Perspective
Evidence may be lost or undiscovered, limiting certainty.
