Quote by Jacob Bronowski

Man is unique not because he does science, and he is unique not because he does art, but because science and art equally are expressions of his marvelous plasticity of mind.

Man is unique not because he does science, and he is unique

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This quote highlights the uniqueness of mankind, not solely based on their engagement in science or art individually, but rather on their ability to engage in both. It emphasizes the idea that science and art are equal and complementary expressions of the extraordinary flexibility and adaptability of human intellect. It suggests that it is this unique combination of creativity, curiosity, and the capacity to explore and understand the world through different lenses that sets humans apart from other species.

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