Accounts Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“Our science, so called, is always more barren and mixed with error than our sympathies.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Civil Disobedience", 1849
Science often yields uncertain, mixed results, unlike human empathy.
In simple terms: Science can be error‑prone.
Key Takeaway
Balance data with compassion.
Themes
science
error
empathy
Mood
analytical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- medical research
- environmental decisions
Key Concepts
epistemology
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile scientific uncertainty with moral decisions?
- When should empathy override data?
A Different Perspective
Science also provides reliable knowledge.
