Dreamy Quote by Edwin Powell Hubble
“Not until the empirical resources are exhausted, need we pass on to the dreamy realms of speculation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Scientific Lecture, 1950s
When data is depleted, speculation becomes necessary.
In simple terms: Speculation follows exhausted evidence.
Accept speculation after data runs out.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research planning
- policy making
- academic writing
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance evidence and imagination?
- When is speculation justified?
Speculation can mislead without disciplined checks.