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Atheism Quote by Richard P. Feynman

“Start out understanding religion by saying everything is possibly wrong... As soon as you do that, you start sliding down an edge which is hard to recover from...” quote by Richard P. Feynman
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“Start out understanding religion by saying everything is possibly wrong... As soon as you do that, you start sliding down an edge which is hard to recover from...”

Richard P. Feynman

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Source Interview: The Feynman Lectures on Physics, 1964

Questioning all beliefs opens a slippery slope where certainty erodes, making recovery difficult.

In simple terms: Questioning everything can lead to doubt.

Key Takeaway

Balance skepticism with open-mindedness.

Themes

skepticism philosophy uncertainty recovery learning

Mood

introspective cautious

Type

philosophical educational

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal belief crisis
  • scientific inquiry

Key Concepts

critical thinking epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is doubt productive?
  • How to regain confidence after doubt?
A Different Perspective

Absolute doubt can paralyze progress.

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