Empiricism Quote by Pliny the Elder
““It is madness that certain men have preoccupied their minds with measuring the world and have dared to publish their results.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Natural History by Pliny the Elder, 77 AD
Criticizes those who obsess over measuring the world and publishing results, calling it madness
In simple terms: Obsessive measurement and publication are seen as irrational
Beware of over‑analysis without purpose
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- academic publishing
- data collection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the need to quantify everything?
- How can we balance measurement with insight?
Excessive focus on metrics can miss deeper understanding