Quote by Mark Twain

We have not the reverent feeling for the rainbow that the savage has, because we know how it is made. We have lost as much as we gained by prying into that matter.

We have not the reverent feeling for the rainbow that the sa

Summary

This quote suggests that our understanding of the scientific or logical explanations behind natural phenomena like the rainbow diminishes our appreciation for its beauty. Unlike the savage who regards it with awe and wonder, we have gained knowledge about how rainbows are formed but lost the sense of reverence that comes with not knowing. The quote implies that our curiosity and desire to uncover the mysteries of the world have come at the expense of the simple appreciation and enchantment found in the unknown.

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