Facts Quote by Miguel de Unamuno
“Science robs men of wisdom and usually converts them into phantom beings loaded up with facts.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Tragic Sense of Life, 1913
Science provides facts but can strip away wisdom, turning people into hollow, fact‑laden beings lacking deeper understanding.
In simple terms: Science gives data but can make people shallow.
Key Takeaway
Balance knowledge with wisdom.
Themes
science
wisdom
humanity
knowledge
philosophy
Mood
critical
thoughtful
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- personal development
- technology
- media consumption
Key Concepts
reductionism
epistemology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What wisdom is lost when we prioritize facts?
- How can we integrate science and philosophy?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on data can ignore moral and emotional insight.
