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“There is not a piece of science, but its flank may be turned tomorrow.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“There is not a piece of science, but its flank may be turned tomorrow.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Source Essay: The American Scholar, 1837

Science may seem fixed, but its foundations can shift dramatically tomorrow.

In simple terms: Science is ever‑changing.

Key Takeaway

Stay adaptable in knowledge.

Themes

science epistemology change

Mood

thoughtful forward‑looking

Type

academic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research
  • education
  • technology
  • policy

Key Concepts

paradigm shifts future speculation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we prepare for paradigm shifts?
  • What role does skepticism play?
A Different Perspective

Rapid change can cause uncertainty.

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