Assumption Quote by Edith Hamilton
“Old ideas are continually being slain by new facts. There is nothing stable in the conclusions of the mind, and it is impossible that there ever should be unless we hold that the universe is made to the measure of the human mind, an assumption for which nothing in the past gives any warrant.”
About This Quote
Knowledge evolves as new evidence replaces old ideas; certainty is fleeting without grounding in reality.
In simple terms: Ideas change with new facts.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to revision.
Themes
knowledge
science
philosophy
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- personal beliefs
Key Concepts
epistemology
change
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you revised recently?
- How do you balance certainty and doubt?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on uncertainty can paralyze decision‑making.
