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“Whence come I and whither go I? That is the great unfathomable question, the same for every one of us. Science has no answer to it.” quote by Max Planck
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“Whence come I and whither go I? That is the great unfathomable question, the same for every one of us. Science has no answer to it.”

Max Planck

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Source Speech: Public lecture, 1935, Germany

The ultimate purpose of existence is unknowable, and science cannot answer it.

In simple terms: Life’s meaning is beyond scientific reach.

Key Takeaway

Accept mystery, seek personal meaning.

Themes

existential philosophical science meaning

Mood

contemplative curious

Type

philosophical existential

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual quest
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

ontology metaphysics epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal purpose guides you?
  • How do you reconcile scientific doubt with meaning?
A Different Perspective

Science cannot resolve existential questions alone.

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