I just want people to hold themselves to account about what they think more, because I strongly believe that the way to live a moral life is to not allow yourself to have beliefs which are easy but which don't make sense.
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Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT magic.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that what is often perceived as magic or unexplainable is simply a mystery that can be understood through knowledge and inquiry.
Tim Minchin's quote reflects on the nature of human understanding and the tendency to attribute unknown phenomena to magic or supernatural causes. It emphasizes the importance of science and rational thinking in uncovering truths, reminding us that mysteries are not beyond our grasp, and that with time and effort, they are often explainable through logic and evidence.
Themes
MysteryMagicUnderstandingScienceKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about scientific discoveries, one might say this quote to emphasize the importance of rational explanations.
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