Sharq Ali Valueversity
Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and a remarkable scientist. He once said, “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.” This simple yet profound insight reminds us that self-deception is the greatest obstacle to truth.
Progress in science comes from asking questions, conducting experiments, and acknowledging our mistakes. These same principles apply to life. We often accept as truth what we prefer to believe, rather than what is actually correct. Feynman taught us that true wisdom lies in curiosity, skepticism, and the discovery of new facts.
His message is clear: think with an open mind, challenge your assumptions, and never stop the journey of learning. Genuine intelligence is not about knowing everything, but about asking the right questions.
For further reading, you can refer to Richard Feynman’s essay “The Value of Science,” where he discusses the importance of doubt and the freedom it brings to scientific inquiry.