Gone Quote by George Meredith
“The man of science is nothing if not a poet gone wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Poems and Ballads, 1860
Science and poetry both seek truth, but a poet misapplied to science loses wonder.
In simple terms: Science needs poetic imagination.
Key Takeaway
Balance rigor with imagination.
Themes
creativity
science
poetry
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research
- teaching
- public outreach
Key Concepts
epistemology
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can scientists stay creative without losing precision?
- What role does wonder play in discovery?
A Different Perspective
Poetry can obscure empirical clarity.
