Claims Quote by Jacob Bronowski
“There is no absolute knowledge. And those who claim it, whether they are scientists or dogmatists, open the door to tragedy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ascent of Man by Jacob Bronowski, 1973
Claims of absolute certainty blind us to uncertainty, leading to hubris and disaster.
In simple terms: Absolute certainty causes tragedy.
Embrace humility and doubt.
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When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy making
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncertainty?
- What safeguards prevent dogmatism?
Overconfidence can still drive progress when balanced with evidence.