Quote by John Burroughs

Science has done more for the development of western civilization in one hundred years than Christianity did in eighteen hundred years.

Science has done more for the development of western civiliz

Summary

This quote suggests that scientific advancements and their impact on Western civilization have outpaced the contributions made by Christianity over a far longer period of time. It implies that the rapid progress and achievements in science, such as technological inventions, medical breakthroughs, and greater understanding of the natural world, have had a more significant effect on the growth and evolution of Western society compared to the influence of Christianity over many centuries.

Topics

Science

By John Burroughs

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

God invented concubinage, satan marriage.

God invented concubinage, satan marriage.

Francis Picabia

Marriage

Frank and explicit -- that is the right line to take when yo

Frank and explicit -- that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and to confuse the minds of others.

Benjamin Disraeli

Sincerity

When poverty comes in the door love flies out the window.

When poverty comes in the door love flies out the window.

Poverty

The Apology opened the opportunity for a new relationship ba

The Apology opened the opportunity for a new relationship based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia. Because without mutual respect and mutual responsibility, the truth is we can achieve very little.

Relationship

In both business and personal life, I've always found that t

In both business and personal life, I've always found that travel inspires me more than anything else I do. Evidence of the languages, cultures, scenery, food, and design sensibilities that I discover all over the world can be found in every piece of my jewelry.

Design

One of the effects of a safe and civilized life is an immens

One of the effects of a safe and civilized life is an immense oversensitiveness which makes all the primary emotions somewhat disgusting. Generosity is as painful as meanness, gratitude as hateful as ingratitude.

Kindness

Middle age is when you're sitting at home on a Saturday nigh

Middle age is when you're sitting at home on a Saturday night and the telephone rings and you hope it isn't for you.

Age

A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keep

A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.

Art

There are no absolutes, and your way is neither the only way

There are no absolutes, and your way is neither the only way nor the right way.

Stephen Richards

Money Cosmic Ordering Law Of Attraction Manifestation Manifesting Mind Power Stephen Richards Wealth Creation Wealth

Since Time is not a person we can overtake when he is gone,

Since Time is not a person we can overtake when he is gone, let us honor him with mirth and cheerfulness of heart while he is passing

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Time

We need real campaign finance reform to loosen the grip of s

We need real campaign finance reform to loosen the grip of special interests on politics.

Finance

PATH TO SUCCESS: DREAM. PLAN. DO. FAIL. NEVER GIVE UP. FAIL.

PATH TO SUCCESS: DREAM. PLAN. DO. FAIL. NEVER GIVE UP. FAIL. NEVER GIVE UP. FAIL. NEVER GIVE UP. ACHIEVE! IT'S A MESSY JOURNEY.

Self Help Inspirational Perseverance Inspiration Dream Achievement Personal Growth Achieve Never Give Up Persevere