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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.
C. S. Lewis
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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.

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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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