Answers Quote by Eliezer Yudkowsky
“There were mysterious questions, but a mysterious answer was a contradiction in terms.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Rationalist Thought, 2005
Mysterious questions demand answers, yet a mysterious answer contradicts the idea of mystery.
In simple terms: A true answer resolves mystery, not sustains it.
Seek clarity, not paradox.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- personal dilemmas
- theological debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can all mysteries be solved?
- When is uncertainty acceptable?
Some mysteries may remain unresolved by nature.