Quote by Eric Gill

Science is analytical, descriptive, informative. Man does not live by bread alone, but by science he attempts to do so. Hence the deadliness of all that is purely scientific.

Science is analytical, descriptive, informative. Man does no

Summary

This quote suggests that science provides us with analytical, descriptive, and informative knowledge about the world. It implies that while humans rely on more than just basic necessities like food for survival, science is our attempt to gain complete control over our lives by understanding and manipulating the natural world. The quote also hints at the dangers associated with purely scientific pursuits, suggesting that an exclusive focus on science could have detrimental effects on life and potentially overlooks the broader aspects of human existence.

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By Eric Gill

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