Rationalists and followers of science have the ego that what they understand is the truth and they have no curiosity either about learning something new. They never obtain the knowledge about the eternal. Conversely, Sages are curious about learning new things and have no ego as well. As a result, the boundaries of their knowledge keep expanding. Consequently, they are able to perceive and reveal the infinite knowledge of this infinite Universe.
– Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale