Quote by Richard Dawkins

The feeling of awed wonder that science can give us is one of the highest experiences of which the human psyche is capable. It is a deep aesthetic passion to rank with the finest that music and poetry can deliver. It is truly one of the things that make life worth living and it does so, if anything, more effectively if it convinces us that the time we have for living is quite finite.

The feeling of awed wonder that science can give us is one o

Summary

This quote highlights the profoundness of the emotions science can evoke in us. It suggests that the sense of awe and wonder experienced through scientific discoveries is a powerful and fulfilling experience, akin to the beauty found in music and poetry. Furthermore, it argues that this appreciation for science is intensified when we recognize the brevity of our existence, reinforcing the idea that embracing the wonders of science can greatly enhance the quality and meaning of our lives.

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Science Wonder Beauty In Nature Awe

By Richard Dawkins

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