Nothing, it is true, is more common than for both Science and Art to pay homage to the spirit of the age, and for creative taste to accept the law of critical taste.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is often seen that both science and art are influenced by the prevailing beliefs or trends of a particular era. The quote implies that the spirit of the age greatly influences the work produced in both fields, and that there is a reciprocal relationship between creative taste and critical judgment. In other words, the preferences and judgments of society have a powerful impact on the direction and outcome of scientific and artistic endeavors.

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