Believe Quote by Richard Matheson
““What dreams you white-frocked kiddies have in the sanctified cloister of your laboratories. You can make yourself believe anything after a while. As long as you can make up a measurement for it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Dreamers”, 1965
Scientists create arbitrary measurements to justify beliefs, showing the power of self‑deception.
In simple terms: Scientists can invent data to fit ideas.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions.
Themes
science
skepticism
truth
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you guard against invented metrics?
- What role does peer review play?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deception can erode scientific integrity.
