Quote by Hippocrates

There are in fact two things, science and opinion the former begets knowledge, the later ignorance.

There are in fact two things, science and opinion the former

Summary

This quote suggests that there are two ways of understanding the world: through science and through personal opinions. Science is presented as the path to knowledge, emphasizing its reliance on evidence and a systematic approach. On the other hand, opinions are portrayed as subjective and potentially limiting, leading to ignorance and incomplete understandings of truth. The quote argues for the superiority of science in the pursuit of objective knowledge over subjective viewpoints.

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