Quote by Justus von Liebig

The acquisition of a new truth is like the acquisition of a new sense, which renders a man capable and recognizing a large number of phenomena that are hidden from another, as they were from him originally.

The acquisition of a new truth is like the acquisition of a

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This quote suggests that discovering a new truth is comparable to gaining a new sense. It implies that when we acquire knowledge or understanding about something previously unknown to us, it expands our perception and awareness. Just as a new sense allows us to perceive things others cannot, acquiring new truths enables us to comprehend and recognize a variety of hidden phenomena that were previously beyond our understanding.

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