Accounts Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“Science has done much for us; but it is a poor science that would hide from us the great deep sacred infinitude of Nescience, on which all science swims as a mere superficial film.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Sartor Resartus, 1833
Science often ignores the vast unknown, treating deep mysteries as a thin surface layer.
In simple terms: Science hides deep unknowns.
Key Takeaway
Explore beyond superficial knowledge.
Themes
knowledge
humility
exploration
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research
- philosophical inquiry
- spiritual contemplation
- education
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
Epistemology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance scientific rigor with humility?
- What lies beyond current scientific understanding?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot fully grasp the infinite unknown.
