C'este donc par l'étude des mathématiques, et seulement par elle, que l'on peut se faire une idée juste et approfondie de ce que c'est qu'une science.
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The sacred formula of positivism: love as a principle, the order as a foundation, and progress as a goal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of love, order, and progress as fundamental principles for a positive society.
Auguste Comte's quote outlines a philosophical framework where love serves as the driving principle behind human interactions, order provides a necessary structure for society, and progress represents the ultimate aspiration for humanity. Together, these elements form a cohesive approach to building a better world, suggesting that a society infused with love and guided by established norms can achieve significant advancements.
Themes
LoveOrderProgressPositivismSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community development, one might quote this to emphasize the need for a foundation of love and order to achieve progress.
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