Quote by Oscar Wilde

The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray, and the advantage of science is that it is not emotional.

The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray, a

Summary

This quote suggests that emotions can often cloud our judgment and lead us in the wrong direction. On the other hand, science, being based on evidence and reason, does not rely on emotions. It implies that emotions can be unreliable when it comes to making logical or rational decisions. In contrast, science provides a more objective and analytical approach to understanding the world, free from the biases and subjective influences that emotions can introduce.

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