Quote by Sydney Smith

Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible.

Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible.

Summary

This quote suggests that while a person may be highly skilled and knowledgeable in the field of science, they often mistake their expertise for knowing everything. It implies that their great strength lies in their scientific prowess, yet their weakness lies in their tendency to believe themselves to be all-knowing. It highlights the irony that despite their expertise, they may overlook the limitations of their knowledge and the vastness of what is still unknown.

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