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Art Quote by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

“There are two avenues from the little passions and the drear calamities of earth; both lead to the heaven and away from hell-Art and Science. But art is more godlike than science; science discovers, art creates.” quote by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
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“There are two avenues from the little passions and the drear calamities of earth; both lead to the heaven and away from hell-Art and Science. But art is more godlike than science; science discovers, art creates.”

Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

About This Quote

Source Essay: “Art and Science”, 1865

Art creates new realities while science uncovers existing ones; both lead toward higher understanding, but art is more divine in its creative power.

In simple terms: Art creates, science discovers; both elevate humanity.

Key Takeaway

Value creativity alongside inquiry.

Themes

art science creativity philosophy

Mood

inspirational intellectual

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • innovation
  • personal expression

Key Concepts

aesthetics epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can art and science collaborate in your field?
  • What creative act can you undertake today?
A Different Perspective

Science provides essential knowledge that art alone cannot replace.

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