Fundamental assumptions in general and scientific assumptions in particular are so hard to overturn because they are based on belief. Beliefs are so hard to overcome because they are irrational and therefore do not yield to logical argument.

The proud, the cold untroubled heart of stone, that never mused on sorrow but its own.

I'll meet the raging of the skies, but not an angry father.

Tis distance lends enchantment to the view, and robes the mountain in its azure hue.

What though my winged hours of bliss have been, Like angel visits, few and far between.

For there no yew nor cypress spread their glom But roses blossom'd each rustic tomb.

The smaller your reality, the more convinced you are that you know everything.