I took thought, and invented what I conceived to be the appropriate t… — Thomas Henry Huxley Quote #61

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What does it mean?: Huxley coined 'agnostic' to describe his position of not claiming knowledge about ultimate things, contrasting with those who claimed such knowledge.
In plain terms: He created a word for himself because he didn't claim to know what others said they knew.
What can you take from it?: Naming your uncertainty can clarify your stance.

Inventing new terms can alienate those who prefer existing vocabulary.

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