Quote by Percival Lowell

The whole object of science is to synthesize, and so simplify; and did we but know the uttermost of a subject we could make it singularly clear.

The whole object of science is to synthesize, and so simplif

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of science is to simplify and synthesize knowledge in order to better understand a subject. It implies that with complete knowledge of a subject, clarity will be achieved. The quote emphasizes the importance of exploring a topic thoroughly to reach a level of comprehensive understanding, resulting in a clearer and more simplified explanation of complex concepts.

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By Percival Lowell

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