Indulge your passion for science…but let your science be human, and such as may have a direct reference to action and society. Be a philosopher; but amidst all your philosophy, be still a man.

David Hume
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Indulge your passion for science, but let your science be human, and such as may have a direct reference to action and society. Be a philosopher; but amidst all your philosophy, be still a man. This quote is often used in the context of Albert Einstein's many conversations with the reader about philosophy, politics, and society. However, it can also be applied to science.

A great scientist should not only think about how his ideas impact mankind but be willing to act on them as well. A scientist who does not act upon his beliefs is unlikely to accomplish anything of importance.

Source: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

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