The heart of animals is the foundation of their life, the sovereign of everything within them, the sun of their microcosm, that upon which all growth depends, from which all power proceeds.
William HarveyRead
Very many maintain that all we know is still infinitely less than all that still remains unknown.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We have only a small understanding of the universe compared to what we have yet to discover.
William Harvey's quote emphasizes the vastness of the unknown in the realm of knowledge, suggesting that no matter how much we learn, there is always significantly more that we do not understand. It reflects a humility in the face of discovery and encourages a pursuit of knowledge, highlighting the endless possibilities for exploration and inquiry that lie ahead.
Themes
KnowledgeUnknownDiscoveryExplorationLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on scientific discoveries, one might reference this quote to inspire students about the pursuit of knowledge.
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