Quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau

The abuse of books kills science. Believing that we know what we have read, we believe that we can dispense with learning it.

The abuse of books kills science. Believing that we know wha

Summary

This quote suggests that simply reading books without truly understanding or internalizing the knowledge within them can hinder the progress and development of science. It emphasizes that merely relying on the act of reading can create a false sense of knowledge and may lead individuals to neglect the necessity of deeper learning and comprehension. In order to truly benefit from books and advance scientific understanding, it is crucial to actively engage with the material and continually strive to expand one's knowledge beyond surface-level reading.

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Science

By Jean Jacques Rousseau

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