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Sit down before fact as a little child, be prepared to give up every conceived notion, follow humbly wherever and whatev
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"Sit down before fact as a little child, be prepared to give up every conceived notion, follow humbly wherever and whatever abysses nature leads, or you will learn nothing"

- Thomas Huxley

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This quote by Thomas Huxley encourages us to approach facts with an open mind and to be ready to release our presumptions. He suggests that we need to be simple and happy to follow anywhere nature leads us, even if it takes us to unfamiliar and uncomfortable places. By doing this, we can learn more and get a better understanding of the world around us. Huxley's words advise us that knowledge is not something that can be gotten through mere memorization or by simply accepting what we are informed. Instead, we should be willing to check out and question the facts in order to gain a deeper understanding. By approaching facts with an open mind and a willingness to learn, we can acquire a higher appreciation for the world around us.

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Thomas Huxley This quote is written / told by Thomas Huxley between May 4, 1825 and June 29, 1895. He was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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