Quotes About Understanding

Age is not a factor only one's maturity level

We tend to become wiser after the fact from any situation

I think the reason people are dealing with science less well now than 50 years ago is that it has become so complicated.

Every time you understand something, religion becomes less likely. Only with the discovery of the double helix and the ensuing genetic revolution have we had grounds for thinking that the powers held traditionally to be the exclusive property of the gods might one day be ours. . . .

When asked by a student if he believes in any gods ] Oh, no. Absolutely not... The biggest advantage to believing in God is you don't have to understand anything, no physics, no biology. I wanted to understand.

Knowledge is not power

Understanding the Agricultural Revolution is a first step toward understanding the Information Revolution. The introduction of tilling and harvesting provides a paradigm example of how an apparently simple shift in the character of work can radically alter the organization of society.

James Dale Davidson

Far more than is widely understood, the modern barbarians have already infiltrated the forms of the nation-state without greatly changing its appearances. They are micro-parasites feeding on a dying system.

Quit voting me down before you even think about what I'm saying.

One must know the problem better than the solution, or the solution becomes the problem.

Just don't plan on hugs every time I see you." "The feeling's mutual.

Who knows the true definition of real?

My name is Kaine,' it said. 'And I see all.

I don't give a crap if you're a Tangent or a really smart llama. You're my friend and that's all that matters

He knew he had a lot to learn—that was why he was asking questions.

Like a book completely intact but missing one word every dozen, making it a miserable and confusing read.

You quit treating people like animals and maybe I'll consider it.

Hey, I'm Newt," the boy whispered. "And I know bloody well who you are.

Sorry, Tommy," Newt muttered in his ear. "Could've been a bit more gentle.

No sabrás nunca adónde vas hasta que no entiendas de dónde vienes.

Shut up! Do you think we're morons?" Michael kept his expression blank. Oh how badly he wanted to say "Yup.

How could they be in the same room and not joke about some smell or make fun of some clueless slouch nearby? How could she ever stand in front of him and not leap at the chance to communicate telepathically?

Maybe you'll forgive me someday." Thomas almost hated her for sounding so reasonable.