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.


Epilogue, p. 306. - The Tao of Physics (1975)

Fritjof Capra Quotes

Mystics understand the roots of the Tao but not its branches; scientists understand its branches but not its roots. Science does not need mysticism...

Mystics understand the roots of the Tao but not its branches; scientists understand its branches but not its roots. Science does not need mysticism...

Mystics understand the roots of the Tao but not its branches; scientists understand its branches but not its roots. Science does not need mysticism...

Mystics understand the roots of the Tao but not its branches; scientists understand its branches but not its roots. Science does not need mysticism...