Logic is a feeble reed, friend. 'Logic' proved that airplanes can't fly and that H-bombs won't work and that stones don't fall out of the sky. Logic is a way of saying that anything which didn't happen yesterday won't happen tomorrow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Relying solely on past logic or established theories can prevent belief in new possibilities that defy prior understanding.
- In plain terms
- Logic based on old ideas stops you from accepting things that weren't possible yesterday.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't let past logic limit future possibilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is my logic based on outdated facts?
- What seems impossible now that might be possible?
Another view
Logic is still essential for verifying claims.
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