Limits of human understanding from "summary" of Philosophical Dictionary by Voltaire
The human mind is limited in its capacity to comprehend the vastness of the universe. We are like ants crawling on the surface of a globe, unable to see the whole picture. Our senses are limited, our reasoning is flawed, and our knowledge is incomplete. We can only grasp a fraction of reality, leaving much of it shrouded in mystery. Despite our best efforts, we are unable to fathom the depths of the cosmos or the workings of the human mind. Our understanding is constrained by the limitations of our intellect and the boundaries of our perception. We are like prisoners in a dark cave, seeing only shadows of the truth but never the truth itself. Philosophers and scientists have long grappled with the limits of human understanding, seeking to push the boundaries of knowledge and unlock the secrets of the universe. But no matter how far we progress, there will always be mysteries ...
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