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We can be absolutely certain only about things we do not understand.

“We can be absolutely certain only about things we do not understand.” — Eric Hoffer, The True Believer

Author YahooeyPosted on January 4, 2018January 3, 2018Categories QuotationsTags absolutes, certainty, Dunning–Kruger effect, Eric Hoffer, The True Believer, understandingLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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There are no absolute certainties in this universe. A man must try to whip order into a yelping pack of probabilities, and uniform success is impossible.

“There are no absolute certainties in this universe. A man must try to whip order into a yelping pack of probabilities, and uniform success is impossible.” — Jack Vance, The Languages of Pao

Author YahooeyPosted on August 28, 2013March 26, 2017Categories QuotationsTags absolutes, certainty, Jack Vance, probability, success, The Languages of PaoLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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It is undoubtedly easier to believe in absolutes, follow blindly, mouth received wisdom. But that is self-betrayal.

“It is undoubtedly easier to believe in absolutes, follow blindly, mouth received wisdom. But that is self-betrayal.” — John Ralston Saul, The Doubter’s Companion

Author YahooeyPosted on July 2, 2013August 10, 2017Categories QuotationsTags absolutes, John Ralston Saul, self-betrayal, The Doubter's CompanionLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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