Age Quote by Humphry Davy
“Fortunately science, like that nature to which it belongs, is neither limited by time nor by space. It belongs to the world, and is of no country and no age. The more we know, the more we feel our ignorance; the more we feel how much remains unknown...”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Boundless Nature of Science, 1825
Science transcends time, space, and borders; knowledge reveals our ignorance.
In simple terms: Science is universal, exposing unknowns.
Key Takeaway
Pursue knowledge beyond limits.
Themes
science
ignorance
universality
Mood
inquisitive
inspiring
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research funding
- educational curricula
- public science communication
- international collaboration
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities come with boundless science?
- How does recognizing ignorance motivate discovery?
A Different Perspective
May ignore ethical implications of limitless knowledge.
