Quote by George Henry Lewes

Science is not addressed to poets.

Science is not addressed to poets.

Summary

This quote implies that science and poetry appeal to different aspects of the human mind and may have contrasting objectives. While science primarily seeks to discover truths and explain phenomena through empirical evidence and logic, poets are concerned with emotive expression, symbolism, and imaginative interpretation. Rather than dismissing the value of either field, this quote suggests that scientists and poets have varying perspectives and goals, highlighting the diversity and individuality of human intellectual endeavors.

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