--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But then, we have science, and with its…" description: "\"“But then, we have science, and with its help we shall discover Truth once more; then we shall accept it in full knowledge. Knowledge is of a higher or..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d9/fyodor-dostoyevsky-94_dream_but-then-we-have-science-and-with-its-he_2395865.jpg" --- # But then, we have science, and with its help we shall… ![“But then, we have science, and with its help we shall discover Truth once more; then we shall accept it in full knowledge. Knowledge is of a higher order than feeling; awareness of life is of a higher order than life. Science will give us wisdom, wisdom will reveal to us the laws of nature, and…” quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d9/fyodor-dostoyevsky-94_dream_but-then-we-have-science-and-with-its-he_2395865.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d9/fyodor-dostoyevsky-94_dream_but-then-we-have-science-and-with-its-he_2395865.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d9/fyodor-dostoyevsky-94_dream_but-then-we-have-science-and-with-its-he_2395865.jpg) > ““But then, we have science, and with its help we shall discover Truth once more; then we shall accept it in full knowledge. Knowledge is of a higher order than feeling; awareness of life is of a higher order than life. Science will give us wisdom, wisdom will reveal to us the laws of nature, and knowledge of the laws of nature will confer upon us a happiness beyond happiness.”” [Fyodor Dostoyevsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fyodor-dostoyevsky/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Science provides objective knowledge that can lead to deeper wisdom and happiness beyond mere feeling. **In simple terms:** Science leads to higher wisdom. Key Takeaway Seek knowledge through science. Themes knowledge wisdom science Mood thoughtful critical Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - education - research - personal growth - policy making Key Concepts philosophy epistemology ethics Questions to Reflect On - Can knowledge replace feeling? - What is the role of emotion in wisdom? 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