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Science itself had been crowded so close to the edge of the abyss that its attempts to escape were as metaphysical as the leap.
— Henry Adams
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Science itself had been crowded so close to the edge of the abyss that its attempts to escape were as metaphysical as the leap." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Henry Adams
Henry Brooks Adams (16 February 1838 – 27 March 1918) was a U.S. historian, journalist, novelist and educator. He was the great-grandson of John Adams, grandson of John Quincy Adams and son of Charles Francis Adams, Sr.
About Henry Adams
Henry Brooks Adams (16 February 1838 – 27 March 1918) was a U.S. historian, journalist, novelist and educator. He was the great-grandson of John Adams, grandson of John Quincy Adams and son of Charles Francis Adams, Sr.
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