Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstitions than in their science

Men are probably nearer the central truth in their superstit

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This quote suggests that there is some validity to men's superstitions, as they may be more accurately aligned with fundamental truths than their scientific knowledge. It implies that while science aims to discover objective truths, superstitions may tap into something deeper that is yet to be fully understood or explained. In this view, superstitions might encapsulate ancient wisdom or intuitive insights that have eluded scientific understanding thus far.

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