# Quote — Colin Wilson, Mysteries

> No matter how honest scientists think they are, they are still influenced by various unconscious assumptions that prevent them from attaining true objectivity. Expressed in a sentence, Fort's principle goes something like this: People with a psychological need to believe in marvels are no more prejudiced and gullible than people with a psychological need not to believe in marvels.

- Author: [Colin Wilson](https://www.leafyquotes.com/colin-wilson.md)
- Book: [Mysteries](https://www.leafyquotes.com/colin-wilson/mysteries.md)
- Page: 125
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