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Adventure Quote by Lewis Thomas

“Very few recognize science as the high adventure it really is, the wildest of all explorations ever taken by human beings, the chance to glimpse things never seen before, the shrewdest maneuver for discovering how the world works.” quote by Lewis Thomas
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“Very few recognize science as the high adventure it really is, the wildest of all explorations ever taken by human beings, the chance to glimpse things never seen before, the shrewdest maneuver for discovering how the world works.”

Lewis Thomas

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Lives of a Cell", 1974

Science is portrayed as an exhilarating adventure, the ultimate exploration revealing unseen wonders and deep understanding of the world.

In simple terms: Science is a grand, adventurous quest.

Key Takeaway

Embrace scientific curiosity.

Themes

exploration wonder knowledge adventure

Mood

inspirational enthusiastic

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • research
  • public outreach

Key Concepts

epistemology human curiosity scientific method

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your scientific curiosity?
  • How can society support adventurous research?
A Different Perspective

Even with awe, science faces funding and ethical limits.

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