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“I must confess that I know nothing whatsoever about true underlying reality, never having met any.” quote by Edward Abbey
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“I must confess that I know nothing whatsoever about true underlying reality, never having met any.”

Edward Abbey

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Source Essay: Desert Solitaire, 1968

Admitting ignorance of ultimate reality highlights humility and the limits of human knowledge.

In simple terms: We don't truly know reality.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility.

Themes

philosophy humility knowledge

Mood

contemplative skeptical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • spiritual inquiry
  • scientific research

Key Concepts

epistemology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “true underlying reality” mean to you?
  • How do you cope with uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical truths.

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