Andrei Sakharov Quote

"Profound insights arise only in debate,
with a possibility of counterargument,
only when there is a possibility of expressing
not only correct ideas but also dubious ideas."

by:	Andrei Sakharov (1921-1989) Russian nuclear physicist, Soviet dissident, human rights activist
Source:	Progress, Coexistence and Intellectual Freedom, 1968
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Categories:	Conscience, Dissent, Diversity, Free Thought, Individualism, Justice, Knowledge, Press, Reason, Respect, Speech, Tolerance, Wisdom
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-- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
Open, honest and unabashed debate  -- RobertSRQ
I rather enjoy it when someone proposes their dubious ideas. It gives me something and someone to ridicule. In fact I consider it a duty of a sensible citizen to ridicule foolish ideas.  -- Ken, Allyn, WA
A necessary process for getting to the truth.  -- E Archer, NYC
Profound insights arise in all kinds of places. Debate is good but it is not where the insights actually happen. It is just where they are tested.  -- warren, olathe
-- Thinlina
-- jim k, Austin

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