Mystics understand the roots of the Tao but not its branches; scientists understand its branches but not its… — Fritjof Capra
Mystics understand the roots of the Tao but not its branches; scientists understand its branches but not its roots. Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science; but man needs both.
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