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The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation
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"The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation"

- Jacob Bronowski

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This quote by Jacob Bronowski recommends that the world can just be understood through action, rather than through consideration. He is recommending that we should do something about it in order to get a much better understanding of the world around us. This could suggest acting in our own lives, such as taking steps to enhance our own circumstances, or it could suggest doing something about it in the wider world, such as engaging in advocacy or offering. By doing something about it, we can gain a better understanding of the world and individuals in it, and how our actions can have an effect. Bronowski's quote motivates us to do something about it in order to get a better understanding of the world, rather than merely contemplating it from afar. Taking action can help us to gain a much deeper understanding of the world and the people in it, and can assist us to make a favorable difference.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Jacob Bronowski between September 1, 1908 and August 22, 1974. He/she was a famous Scientist from England. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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