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    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 1 Feb 2017

    A great challenge of life: Knowing enough to think you are right, but not knowing enough to know you are wrong.

    6:08 AM - 1 Feb 2017
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    679 replies 23,313 retweets 52,424 likes
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      2. You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat‏ @film_quiz 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @neiltyson

        The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.

        3 replies 17 retweets 143 likes
      3. Jussi Hämäläinen‏ @jussi_ha 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @film_quiz @neiltyson

        “The problem is the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.” - C.Bukowski

        4 replies 32 retweets 229 likes
      4. You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat‏ @film_quiz 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @jussi_ha @neiltyson

        "A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring" :-)

        1 reply 5 retweets 37 likes
      5. Connor‏ @connor_skelly_ 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @film_quiz @jussi_ha @neiltyson

        KEEP GOING. MORE INTELLIGENCE QUOTES

        5 replies 1 retweet 22 likes
      6. Beta Edition‏ @notbetaedition 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @connor_skelly_ @film_quiz and

        there are no smart or stupid people; just people who are willing to learn, and who are ignorant.

        3 replies 3 retweets 31 likes
      7. You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat‏ @film_quiz 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @notbetaedition @jussi_ha @neiltyson

        some people are ignorant because of lack of opportunity to learn; others are wilfully ignorant

        2 replies 3 retweets 27 likes
      8. Aether | Skell‏ @SirSkellingtonX 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @film_quiz @jussi_ha @neiltyson

        potato

        1 reply 1 retweet 15 likes
      9. Beta Edition‏ @notbetaedition 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @SirSkellingtonX @film_quiz and

        quote of the year

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
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      2. Daniel Rezac‏Verified account @drezac 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @neiltyson

        Those who are bold enough to admit they are wrong are called: lifelong learners. #growthmindset

        1 reply 23 retweets 199 likes
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      2. Seamus Ryan PC‏ @SeamusMRyan 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @neiltyson

        the people with the most knowledge are the ones who doubt themselves the most.

        1 reply 3 retweets 82 likes
      3. Patrick Fiorito‏ @FioritoPatrick 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @SeamusMRyan @neiltyson

        The moment you know everything, is the moment you realize you know nothing at all.

        0 replies 0 retweets 26 likes
      4. End of conversation
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      2. Dekard‏ @Dekard888 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @GinoTheBeagle @neiltyson @HillaryClinton

        but in thinking they are wrong, you are assuming you're right. Doesn't really fit.

        3 replies 2 retweets 61 likes
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      4. Dekard‏ @Dekard888 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @GinoTheBeagle @neiltyson @HillaryClinton

        I think you've missed the point entirely.

        1 reply 0 retweets 14 likes
      5. Dnkosior‏ @dnkosior 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @Dekard888 @GinoTheBeagle @neiltyson

        Missed the point but made yours. I love when that happens

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
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      2. old dirty dingus‏ @LVirgilio09 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @neiltyson

        tell that to trump

        3 replies 1 retweet 8 likes
      3. AllAboutTheDetails.‏ @HYPOTHETlCALLY 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @LVirgilio09 @neiltyson

        Everything is bout trump or Hillary. I gotta mow my yard".tell it to trump."The mailman is late"trump banned him 🙄😳

        2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. old dirty dingus‏ @LVirgilio09 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @HYPOTHETlCALLY @neiltyson

        lmao well I'm sorry to here that, but I suggest you look at what's going on in your country. Because even if you

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      5. old dirty dingus‏ @LVirgilio09 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @LVirgilio09 @neiltyson

        don't care what's going on it still effects everyone

        2 replies 1 retweet 5 likes
      6. AllAboutTheDetails.‏ @HYPOTHETlCALLY 1 Feb 2017
        Replying to @LVirgilio09 @neiltyson

        you are correct there. Was just laughing at how people will put anything and everything to trump or Hillary. Lol

        0 replies 1 retweet 6 likes
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