Questions Ad Infinitum

They say the universe is expanding.
To what?
They say it was once a contracted solid universe
Of great density,
But still infinite in size.
If it's contracted, how can it be infinite?

They say man evolved from the apes.
But did he?
They say the Bible is a maze of
Distorted fables and stories.
I agree.
But behind every story may be an element of truth.
Ergo?

They say Leonardo was a genius and before his time.
Literally?
They say Julius knew he would die, back in 44.
How?
They say the speed of light is a constant.
Why?

They say we live.
Why?
They say we only use a fifth of the brain.
What's locked in the rest?
They say telepathy is impossible, but haven't
You ever experienced that feeling of
Someone watching you?

They say that the more you know,
The more you realise the Amount Unknown.
So much to know -- so little known.
Slowly I have begun to realise how great is Education.

What do I know?
NOTHING.
What can I learn?
EVERYTHING.
How can I learn it?
BY REASON AND LOGIC AND RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE.
Will I ever know everything?
NO.
Then why try?
IT IS BORN WITHIN YOU.
Why?
INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR MEANINGFUL RESPONSE.


Douglas Anderson, 1961