I love fools' experiments. I am always making them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Darwin expresses enthusiasm for trying out playful or seemingly silly experiments.
- In plain terms
- He likes making random experiments even if they seem foolish.
- What can you take from it?
- Value curiosity and hands-on exploration even when results seem uncertain.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What foolish experiment could teach you something?
- How do you balance rigor with play?
Another view
Not all experiments yield useful knowledge.
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Physiological experiment on animals is justifiable for real investigation, but not for mere damnable and detestable curiosity.
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