Aids Quote by Hannah Arendt
“Men, forever tempted to lift the veil of the future-with the aid of computers or horoscopes or the intestines of sacrificial animals-have a worse record to show in these sciences than in almost any scientific endeavor.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Human Condition, Hannah Arendt, 1958
Human attempts to predict the future with tools or rituals often fail more than many scientific fields.
In simple terms: Predicting the future is unreliable.
Key Takeaway
Rely on evidence and humility.
Themes
uncertainty
prediction
science
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- investment decisions
- personal life choices
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
futurism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance curiosity with humility?
- What limits do you accept in forecasting?
A Different Perspective
Even rigorous methods can’t eliminate unknown variables.
![“O natal star, thou producest twins of widely different character. [Lat., Geminos, horoscope, varo Producis genio.]” quote by Aulus Persius Flaccus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f74/aulus-persius-flaccus-19303_character_o-natal-star-thou-producest-twins-of-wid_393499.jpg)
![“I remember once, I read in a horoscope, because I'm an Aries, I read this terrible thing, which really affected me, which said, "You will never be original. You will always be an interpreter." (Laughs) I thought, "Oh my God." You know, I had to live with that on my back for [all my life].” quote by Andy Serkis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/745/andy-serkis-1548_affected_i-remember-once-i-read-in-a-horoscope-be_196174.jpg)
