Accounts Quote by John Dryden
“Who thinks all Science, as all Virtue, vain; Who counts Geometry and numbers Toys...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Art of Love” by John Dryden, 1680
The speaker critiques the vanity of science and virtue, equating geometry and numbers to mere toys.
In simple terms: Science and virtue are dismissed as pointless playthings.
Question the true value of knowledge and morality.
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When to use this quote
- academic debate
- educational curricula
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is knowledge inherently vain?
- How do we assign value to virtues?
May ignore practical benefits of scientific knowledge.