Quote by W.H. Auden

Without art, we should have no notion of the sacred; without science, we should always worship false gods.

Without art, we should have no notion of the sacred; without

Summary

This quote suggests that art and science are both necessary for our understanding of the sacred and the pursuit of truth. It implies that without art, which enables us to explore and express the intangible aspects of spirituality, our concept of the sacred would be void. On the other hand, without science, our desire to understand the world would lead us to blindly believe in false deities or misconstrue the nature of existence. The quote emphasizes the crucial roles that both art and science play in enriching our understanding of the sacred and guiding us towards genuine, evidence-based knowledge.

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By W.H. Auden

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