A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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I could never have gone far in any science because on the path of every science the lion Mathematics lies in wait for you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mathematics is a challenging yet essential part of scientific understanding.
C. S. Lewis suggests that mathematics is a significant and formidable obstacle on the journey of pursuing science. This metaphorical representation of mathematics as a 'lion' underscores its powerful and sometimes intimidating nature, indicating that to navigate through scientific inquiry, one must confront and master mathematical concepts.
Themes
MathematicsScienceChallengesUnderstandingObstacle
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on scientific research, one might say, 'As C. S. Lewis noted, I could never have gone far in any science because the lion Mathematics lies in wait for you.'
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