Richard Feynman — People

A metal drafting compass stands over an unfinished circle on cream paper. — Original artwork

I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it is much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers that might be wrong.

Richard Feynman

A small freestanding pale-blue door slightly open to a strip of starry violet on a sandy plain. — Original artwork

If we want to solve a problem that we have never solved before, we must leave the door to the unknown ajar.

Richard Feynman

If we will only allow that, as we progress, we remain unsure, we will leave opportunities for alternatives. We will not become enthusiastic for the fact, the knowledge, the absolute truth of the day, but remain always uncertain.

Richard Feynman

A cracked white eggshell releases a thin stream of golden light onto dark blue fabric beside a small magnifying glass. — Original artwork

I was born not knowing and have only had a little time to change that here and there.

Richard Feynman

The truth always turns out to be simpler than you thought.

Richard Feynman