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Whence come I and whither go I? That is the great unfathomable question, the same for every one of us. Science has no an
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"Whence come I and whither go I? That is the great unfathomable question, the same for every one of us. Science has no answer to it"

- Max Planck

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In this quote, Max Planck is considering the supreme question of human existence: where do we come from and where do we pursue we die? He acknowledges that this question is one that has puzzled humanity for centuries and remains a secret. Despite all the improvements in science, Planck thinks that this concern is beyond the scope of clinical understanding. It is a concern that is universal and applies to every person, no matter their background or beliefs. Planck's words highlight the restrictions of science and the vastness of the unknown, leaving us to ponder our own death and the mysteries of deep space.

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Max Planck This quote is written / told by Max Planck between April 23, 1858 and October 4, 1947. He was a famous Scientist from Germany. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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