--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The modern man, finding that Humanism and…" description: "\"The modern man, finding that Humanism and Sex both fail to satisfy, seeks his happiness in Science ... But Science fails too, for it is something more ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8f/fulton-j-sheen-675_crave_the-modern-man-finding-that-humanism-and_171767.png" --- # The modern man, finding that Humanism and Sex both fail to… ![“The modern man, finding that Humanism and Sex both fail to satisfy, seeks his happiness in Science ... But Science fails too, for it is something more than a knowledge of matter the soul craves.” quote by Fulton J. 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Key Takeaway Seek meaning beyond material knowledge. Themes philosophy spirituality science Mood contemplative thoughtful Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - search for purpose - spiritual crisis - intellectual pursuit Key Concepts humanism existential longing metaphysics Questions to Reflect On - What does the soul truly crave? - Can science ever address spiritual needs? 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