Quote by Thomas Henry Huxley

Extinguished theologians lie about the cradle of every science as the strangled snakes beside that of Hercules.

Extinguished theologians lie about the cradle of every scien

Summary

This quote by philosopher and mathematician Arthur Schopenhauer suggests that outdated religious beliefs and theologians hinder the progress of scientific advancements just as a lifeless snake lies next to the mythical cradle of Hercules. It implies that certain religious doctrines and figures inhibit the growth and development of scientific knowledge, using the metaphor to convey the stifling effect that theology can have on scientific exploration.

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By Thomas Henry Huxley

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