Quote by Samuel Johnson

Language is only the instrument of science, and words are but the signs of ideas: I wish, however, that the instrument might be less apt to decay, and that signs might be permanent, like the things they denote.

Language is only the instrument of science, and words are bu

Summary

In this quote, the speaker emphasizes that language serves as a tool for scientific exploration and understanding. Words, being the signs used to represent ideas, are seen as essential in communicating scientific knowledge. However, the speaker expresses a desire for language to be less prone to deterioration, and for words to be more enduring, mirroring the steadfastness of the concepts they represent. The quote suggests a yearning for a more reliable and lasting means of conveying scientific information.

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