Quote by Remy de Gourmont

Science is the only truth and it is the great lie. It knows nothing, and people think it knows everything. It is misrepresented. People think that science is electricity, automobilism, and dirigible balloons. It is something very different. It is life devouring itself. It is the sensibility transformed into intelligence. It is the need to know stifling the need to live. It is the genius of knowledge vivisecting the vital genius.

Science is the only truth and it is the great lie. It knows

Summary

This quote by renowned writer Fernando Pessoa presents a thought-provoking perspective on science. It argues that while science is often heralded as the ultimate truth, it is actually an incomplete representation of reality. Pessoa suggests that people mistakenly equate science with technological advancements, yet true science encompasses a deeper understanding of life and the pursuit of knowledge. However, this relentless pursuit of knowledge, according to the quote, can overshadow and suppress the basic human desires and instincts needed for a meaningful existence. In this way, science is portrayed as a paradoxical force â€“ both a pathway to truth and a potentially destructive entity.

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