Answers Quote by John Steinbeck
“It is not enough to say that we cannot know or judge because all the information is not in. The process of gathering knowledge does not lead to knowing. A child's world spreads only a little beyond his understanding while that of a great scientist thrusts outward immeasurably. An answer is invariably the parent of a great family of new questions. So we draw worlds and fit them like tracings against the world about us, and crumple them when we find they do not fit and draw new ones.”
About This Quote
Source Book: East of Eden, John Steinbeck, 1952
Knowledge is limited; understanding expands through questioning and revising models.
In simple terms: We learn by asking more questions and updating our views.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and revise beliefs.
Themes
knowledge
curiosity
science
learning
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- personal growth
- problem solving
Key Concepts
epistemology
scientific method
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle contradictory evidence?
- What questions arise from your current assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Answers generate new questions, not final truth.
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