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“Reality is always greater - much greater - than what we know, than whatever we can say about it.” quote by Michael Crichton
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“Reality is always greater - much greater - than what we know, than whatever we can say about it.”

Michael Crichton

About This Quote

Source Interview: Michael Crichton on Science and Knowledge, 1990

Reality exceeds our knowledge and language; the universe is larger than our concepts

In simple terms: The world is bigger than what we understand

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty and keep learning

Themes

knowledge humility unknown

Mood

wonderful thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • exploration
  • creative problem solving

Key Concepts

epistemology cosmology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we confront what we cannot fully describe?
  • What does it mean to accept the unknown?
A Different Perspective

Human perception is limited

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