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Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to learn to unders
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"Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to learn to understand, and that this is his mission"

- Vannevar Bush

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This quote by Vannevar Bush talks to the power of science and its capability to help us understand the world around us. He suggests that science has a faith that goes beyond usefulness and energy. This faith is that it is the advantage of human beings to discover and understand, which this is our mission. This suggests that science is more than simply a tool for useful applications, however rather a method to gain knowledge and understanding of the world. It is a way to explore and find, and to utilize this knowledge to better ourselves and our society. Bush's quote speaks to the power of science and its ability to help us comprehend the world around us, and to use this knowledge to make the world a much better place.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Vannevar Bush between March 11, 1890 and June 30, 1974. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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