Doubt Quote by Lev Landau
“Cosmologists are often in error, but never in doubt”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Scientific Method, 1960
Scientists may frequently misinterpret data, yet they maintain confidence in their methods and continue probing.
In simple terms: Scientists often err but stay confident in their approach.
Embrace uncertainty while trusting the process.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research labs
- theoretical work
- peer review
- experimental design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence with openness to error?
- When should doubt override certainty?
Overconfidence can blind one to alternative explanations.