Consequence Quote by David Hume
“It affords a violent prejudice against almost every science, that no prudent man, however sure of his principles, dares prophesy concerning any event, or foretell the remote consequences of things.”
About This Quote
Source Book: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, 1748
Human knowledge is limited; predicting future events is fraught with uncertainty.
In simple terms: We cannot reliably predict future outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty.
Themes
epistemology
skepticism
science
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- policy making
- scientific research
- personal planning
Key Concepts
probability
future forecasting
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncertainty?
- What safeguards can you use when forecasting?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can lead to poor decisions.
