Famous quote by Jacob Bronowski

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We are all afraid for our confidence, for the future, for the world. That is the nature of the human imagination.
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"We are all afraid for our confidence, for the future, for the world. That is the nature of the human imagination. Yet every man, every civilization, has gone forward because of its engagement with what it has set itself to do"

- Jacob Bronowski

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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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