“Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination.”

The quote "Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination." is famous quote attributed to Bertrand Russell (1872–1970), logician, one of the first analytic philosophers and political activist.

1940s, A History of Western Philosophy (1945)

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logician, one of the first analytic philosophers and politi… 1872–1970

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