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In short, there are mysteries of science and of soul that will never be understood no matter how hard we measure, no matter how strongly we believe, no matter how deep our think tanks and how high our aspirations. But as anyone will tell you—for we all know this within our hearts—the impossible happens and grand cosmic mysteries are solved on a regular basis, although most of the time the solutions lead to even greater mysteries.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the limitations of human understanding in both science and the soul, suggesting that some mysteries remain forever unsolved.
Neal Shusterman highlights the inherent limitations of human comprehension when faced with the vast mysteries of science and the deeper aspects of our existence. Despite rigorous exploration and high aspirations to uncover truths, there will always be enigmas that elude complete understanding. Interestingly, he also points out that while the impossible may occasionally be achieved, these solutions often give rise to even more profound questions, emphasizing the ever-expanding nature of human inquiry and the mysteries that surround us.
Themes
MysteryScienceUnderstandingSoulInquiryTruth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a philosophical discussion about the limitations of knowledge.
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