Quote by Jacob Bronowski, The Sense of Hu

The values by which we are to survive are not rules for just and unjust conduct, but are those deeper illuminations in whose light justice and injustice, good and evil, means and ends are seen in fearful sharpness of outline.

The values by which we are to survive are not rules for just

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This quote suggests that the values essential for our survival are not simply guidelines defining right and wrong behavior, but aspects that offer profound insights and perspectives. These values serve as a powerful source of illumination, allowing us to clearly perceive concepts such as justice and injustice, good and evil, and the distinctions between means and ends. They guide us to comprehend these principles with exceptional clarity and intensity, emphasizing their vital significance in our lives.

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By Jacob Bronowski, The Sense of Hu

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