You don't need an explanation for everything, Recognize that there are such things as miracles -- events for which there are no ready explanations. Later knowledge may explain those events quite easily.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Not all events need immediate explanations; some phenomena may only be understood with time.
- In plain terms
- Accept that some things seem like miracles until we learn more about them.
- What can you take from it?
- Patience and openness help us understand complex events over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What events seem inexplicable to you?
Another view
This may discourage seeking evidence for unexplained claims.
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