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To expect the world to receive a new truth, or even an old truth, without challenging it, is to look for one of those mi
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"To expect the world to receive a new truth, or even an old truth, without challenging it, is to look for one of those miracles which do not occur"

- Alfred Russel Wallace

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In this quote, Alfred Russel Wallace is highlighting the importance of important thinking and questioning in accepting originalities or truths. He suggests that anticipating the world to just accept a new truth without any difficulty or scrutiny is impractical and akin to hoping for a miracle. Wallace is highlighting the requirement for apprehension and assessment in the process of accepting new details, as blindly accepting something without questioning it can lead to incorrect beliefs and misconceptions. He is advising us that real understanding and progress come from actively engaging with and challenging concepts, instead of passively accepting them.

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Alfred Russel Wallace This quote is written / told by Alfred Russel Wallace between January 8, 1823 and November 7, 1913. He was a famous Scientist from United Kingdom. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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