Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory.
Alan AldaRead
I feel like every time a door is opened by science, suddenly there are a hundred doors that need to get opened. That's what makes it an everlasting, interesting experience to go through.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science constantly reveals new questions and challenges, making it a never-ending journey of discovery.
This quote by Alan Alda emphasizes the dynamic and ongoing nature of scientific inquiry. As each new discovery is made, it often leads to even more questions and challenges, suggesting that the pursuit of knowledge is limitless and continuously engaging.
Themes
ScienceKnowledgeDiscoveryCuriosityInquiry
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of STEM education, one might say, 'As Alan Alda puts it, every door opened by science invites us to explore even more questions.'
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