Behave Quote by Richard P. Feynman
““I am going to tell you what nature behaves like. If you will simply admit that maybe she does behave like this, you will find her a delightful, entrancing thing. Do not keep saying to yourself, if you can possibly avoid it, ‘But how can it be like that?’ because you will get ‘down the drain’, into a blind alley from which nobody has yet escaped. Nobody knows how it can be like that.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lectures on Physics, 1970
Understanding nature requires accepting its oddities without endless doubt, allowing appreciation rather than frustration.
In simple terms: Accept nature’s strangeness to enjoy it.
Embrace mystery, avoid over‑analysis.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- personal growth
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance curiosity with acceptance?
- When do you let go of needing explanations?
Over‑analysis can stall progress and cause frustration.