Failure Quote by Immanuel Kant
““...[H]uman reason in its pure use, so long as it was not critically examined, has first tried all possible wrong ways before it succeeded in finding the one true way.””
About This Quote
Unexamined reason tends to explore many false paths before discovering the correct one.
In simple terms: Critical scrutiny guides reason.
Question assumptions to find truth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific inquiry
- ethical dilemmas
- personal decision making
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does intuition play in reasoning?
- Can some problems be solved without extensive testing?
Some truths may be reached without exhaustive trial.