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“Most geometricians, chemists, mathematicians, and great scientists submit religion to reason only to discover a problem as unsolvable as that of squaring a circle.” quote by Honore de Balzac
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“Most geometricians, chemists, mathematicians, and great scientists submit religion to reason only to discover a problem as unsolvable as that of squaring a circle.”

Honore de Balzac

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Scientists try to rationalize religion but encounter unsolvable problems like squaring the circle.

In simple terms: Reason struggles with faith’s mysteries.

Key Takeaway

Accept limits of rationality.

Themes

science faith philosophy

Mood

thoughtful intellectual

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • theological study
  • scientific philosophy
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

unsolvable paradox reason vs belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to reconcile faith and reason?
  • What are the limits of scientific explanation?
A Different Perspective

Not all problems are truly unsolvable.

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