Accounts Quote by Edward Young
“How science dwindles, and how volumes swell, How commentators each dark passage shun, And hold their farthing candle to the sun!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Night Thoughts, 1742
Science recedes while popular works expand, and critics avoid deep truth, clinging to superficial light.
In simple terms: Science shrinks, popular works grow, critics hide from depth.
Key Takeaway
Beware superficial analysis.
Themes
science
culture
criticism
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- academic research
- media commentary
- public lectures
- policy debates
Key Concepts
intellectual honesty
public understanding
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we encourage deeper engagement with science?
- What role should critics play in society?
A Different Perspective
Not all criticism is shallow; some is constructive.
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