Assertion Quote by Niels Bohr
“The old saying of the two kinds of truth. To the one kind belongs statements so simple and clear that the opposite assertion obviously could not be defended. The other kind, the so-called 'deep truths', are statements in which the opposite also contains deep truth.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Quantum Physics, 1928
Two types of truth: simple statements that are clearly right, and deep statements where opposites also hold truth.
In simple terms: Some truths are simple, others are paradoxical.
Key Takeaway
Accept complexity in scientific statements.
Themes
science
philosophy
truth
paradox
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- physics research
- philosophical debate
- education
Key Concepts
binary truth
deep truth
complementarity
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a paradox reveal deeper insight?
- How to communicate complex truths simply?
A Different Perspective
Deep truths can be misinterpreted as contradictions.
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