The art of discovery is confused with the logic of proof an… - Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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The art of discovery is confused with the logic of proof and an artificial simplification of the deeper movements of thought results. We forget that we invent by intuition though we prove by logic.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (5 September 1888 – 17 April 1975) was an Advaita Vedantist philosopher and Indian statesman who was the first Vice President of India (1952–1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.

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Native Name: సర్వేపల్లి రాధాకృష్ణన్

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