Quote by Oscar Wilde

Science can never grapple with the irrational. That is why it has no future before it, in this world.

Science can never grapple with the irrational. That is why i

Summary

This quote suggests that science and the rational thinking it is based on cannot effectively deal with irrationality. It implies that science is limited in addressing the complexities and uncertainties related to the irrational aspects of human behavior, emotions, and beliefs. Due to this limitation, the quote argues that science may have no meaningful future in our world, as it may be unable to fully understand and address the irrational factors that influence various aspects of our lives.

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