I think that science would never have achieved much progress if it had always imagined unknown obstacles hidden round every corner. At least we may peer gingerly round the corner, and perhaps we shall find there is nothing very formidable after all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science progresses by tentatively exploring unknowns rather than fearing them.
- In plain terms
- Don't assume obstacles exist everywhere; look and see.
- What can you take from it?
- Curiosity drives scientific progress more than fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should we be cautious?
- Does fear hinder discovery?
Another view
Some obstacles are real and ignoring them is dangerous.
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