Honest Quote by Erwin Schrodinger
“In an honest search for knowledge, you quite often have to abide by ignorance for an indefinite period.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence on scientific philosophy, 1935
True inquiry may require embracing unknowns for extended periods before breakthroughs emerge.
In simple terms: Accept ignorance while seeking truth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty.
Themes
science
philosophy
patience
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- theoretical physics
- academic research
- personal growth
Key Concepts
epistemology
research methodology
unknown unknowns
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it okay to act despite uncertainty?
- How do you stay motivated?
A Different Perspective
Prolonged uncertainty can stall progress.
![“I am no friend of probability theory, I have hated it from the first moment when our dear friend Max Born gave it birth. For it could be seen how easy and simple it made everything, in principle, everything ironed and the true problems concealed. Everybody must jump on the bandwagon [Ausweg]. And…” quote by Erwin Schrödinger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/734/erwin-schrodinger-8450_born_i-am-no-friend-of-probability-theory-i-h_434486.jpg)
