Know Quote by Edward Abbey
““What do we know? What do we really know? He licks his dried cracked lips. We know this apodictic rock beneath our feet. That dogmatic sun above our heads. The world of dreams, the agony of love and the foreknowledge of death. That is all we know. And all we need to know? Challenge that statement. I challenge that statement. With what? I don't know.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Monkey Wrench Gang, 1975
Questioning certainty reveals the limits of knowledge and invites deeper inquiry.
In simple terms: We know little, must keep questioning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt and curiosity.
Themes
philosophy
skepticism
existentialism
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Epistemology
ontological uncertainty
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do you hold?
- How does doubt affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Absolute certainty can provide comfort and stability for some.
