Despotism Quote by Richard Henry Dana, Jr
“It is always observable that the physical and the exact sciences are the last to suffer under despotisms.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with a friend, 1845
Physical and exact sciences are the last to be suppressed under tyrannical rule.
In simple terms: Science resists oppression longest.
Key Takeaway
Protect scientific freedom.
Themes
politics
science
freedom
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic institutions
- research funding
Key Concepts
censorship
authoritarianism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do tyrants target science last?
- How can societies safeguard scientific inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Science may still be indirectly controlled.
