Quote by Henry Fairfield Osborn

But the voice of anatomy, like the voice of all nature, never reaches the mental ear of the Great Commoner. It is the novel province of anatomy to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about the structure, the origin and the history of man.

But the voice of anatomy, like the voice of all nature, neve

Summary

This quote suggests that the author believes anatomy, much like nature itself, speaks the truth without bias. The "Great Commoner" is a metaphor for the general population, implying that they do not listen to or understand the scientific truths revealed by anatomy. The author emphasizes that it is the unique role of anatomy to provide a comprehensive and truthful account of human structure, origins, and history, highlighting its importance in bringing objective knowledge to light.

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Truth Nature History Man Anatomy

By Henry Fairfield Osborn

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