Saturday, 3 October 2026

Nikola Tesla on intuition that runs ahead of exact knowledge

Black-and-white photograph of an elderly man in a dark suit and tie standing beside a large round disc on a stand, with bookshelves behind him.

“Intuition is something that goes ahead of exact knowledge. Our brain undoubtedly possesses extremely sensitive nerve cells, which allow us to sense the truth even when it is not yet accessible to logical deduction or other mental effort.”

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)

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