Science is always discovering odd scraps of magical wisdom and making a tremendous fuss about its cleverness.

Summary

This quote suggests that although science may uncover intricate and extraordinary knowledge, it often amplifies its own intelligence and achievement. It implies that scientific discoveries, with their seemingly miraculous properties or insights, are embraced with fervor and praised to demonstrate the brilliance of science. The quote humorously highlights the tendency of scientists to create excitement around their findings, almost elevating them to the realm of magical wisdom even though they may ultimately be grounded in logical and systematic reasoning.

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