Believe Quote by J. Allen Hynek
“When the long awaited solution to the UFO problem comes, I believe that it will prove to be not merely the next small step in the march of science but a mighty and totally unexpected quantum jump.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on UFO Phenomena, 1970s
The discovery will be a revolutionary breakthrough, not just a minor advance in science.
In simple terms: A huge leap, not a small step.
Key Takeaway
Expect transformative impact.
Themes
science
discovery
paradigm shift
Mood
curious
anticipatory
Type
speculative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- public communication
- scientific funding
Key Concepts
UFO research
quantum leap
unexpected breakthroughs
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a quantum leap mean for society?
- How to prepare for unexpected scientific changes?
A Different Perspective
May be speculative without solid evidence.
![“I would do it [study UFOs], but before agreeing to do it, we must insist upon full access to discs recovered. For instance in the L.A. case, the Army grabbed it and would not let us have it for cursory examination.” quote by J. Edgar Hoover](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d8c/j-edgar-hoover-17421_access_i-would-do-it-study-ufos-but-before-agre_103515.jpg)
![“Blue Book was now under direct orders to debunk. . . I remember the conversations around the conference table in which it was suggested that Walt Disney or some educational cartoon producer be enlisted in [the] debunking process.” quote by J. Allen Hynek](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b9b/j-allen-hynek-40437_blue_blue-book-was-now-under-direct-orders-to_1022117.jpg)
