Fullness of knowledge always means some understanding of the depths of our ignorance; and that is always conducive to humility and reverence.
Interpretation
True knowledge acknowledges the limits of our understanding, fostering humility and respect.
This quote by Robert Andrews Millikan emphasizes that possessing knowledge is not merely about accumulating facts, but also involves recognizing the vast areas of ignorance that we still have. Understanding our limitations can cultivate a sense of humility and reverence, prompting us to approach knowledge with respect and an open mind.
In practice
In a lecture on philosophy, one could say, 'As Millikan stated, 'Fullness of knowledge always means some understanding of the depths of our ignorance' to emphasize the importance of humility in learning.
Indeed, I suspect that the changes that have taken place during the last century in the average man's fundamental beliefs, in his philosophy, in his conception of religion, in his whole world outlook, are greater than the changes that occurred during the preceding four thousand years all put together.
This much I can say with definiteness - namely, that there is no scientific basis for the denial of religion - nor is there in my judgment any excuse for a conflict between science and religion, for their fields are entirely different. Men who know very little of science and men who know very little of religion do indeed get to quarreling, and the onlookers imagine that there is a conflict between science and religion, whereas the conflict is only between two different species of ignorance.
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I know who I am, I know what I can and can't do. I know what I will and won't do. I know what I'm capable of and I don't agree to do things that I don't think I can pull off.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
When you combine the ability to express your unique talent with service to humanity, then you make full use of The Law of Dharma.
Punishment when awarded with due consideration, makes the people devoted to righteousness and to works productive of wealth and enjoyment.
If you have religious faith, very good, you can add on secular ethics, then religious belief, add on it, very good. But even those people who have no interest about religion, okay, it's not religion, but you can train through education.
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