A great deal more is known than has been proved.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is much knowledge beyond what is formally proven.
- In plain terms
- We know more than we can prove.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept uncertainty in knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you accept without proof?
- What unproven ideas guide you?
Another view
Unproven knowledge can sometimes be misleading.
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