There are two men in each one of us: the scientist, he who…
“There are two men in each one of us: the scientist, he who starts with a clear field and desires to rise to the knowledge of Nature through observations, experimentation and reasoning, and the man of sentiment, the man of belief, the man who mourns his dead children, and who cannot, alas, prove that he will see them again, but who believes that he will, and lives in the hope – the man who will not die like a vibrio, but who feels that the force that is within him cannot die.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Humans contain both rational, scientific drive and emotional, belief‑based yearning, creating inner conflict between evidence and hope.
In simple terms: We have a logical side and a feeling side.
Key Takeaway
Balance reason with compassion.
Themes
science
emotion
human nature
conflict
hope
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research
- personal loss
- ethical decisions
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
rationalism
existential dualism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile evidence with hope?
- What role does belief play in scientific work?
A Different Perspective
Pure rationality cannot satisfy emotional needs.