"Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense"
- Carl Sagan
About this Quote
In this quote, Carl Sagan highlights the importance of vital thinking and skepticism in both science and religious beliefs. He suggests that by subjecting concepts to rigorous analysis, we have the ability to separate meaningful and extensive ideas from baseless and nonsensical ones. This process of "winnowing" enables us to sift through the vast quantity of information and beliefs presented to us and discern what is genuinely valuable and worth considering. Sagan's words work as a pointer that blind acceptance and unquestioning faith can lead us astray, which it is through critical examination that we can reveal deeper realities and insights.
This quote is written / told by Carl Sagan between November 9, 1934 and December 20, 1996. He was a famous Scientist from USA.
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