Bernard of Chartres Professions : Philosopher Died : 1130 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Bernard of Chartres We are like dwarfs on the shoulders of giants, so that we can see more than they. Bernard of Chartres shoulders classic giants We are like dwarfs [the moderns] sitting on the shoulders of giants [the ancients]. Our glance can thus take in more things and reach farther than theirs. It is not because our sight is sharper nor our height greater than theirs; it is that we are carried and elevated by the high stature of the giants. Bernard of Chartres progress sight science We [the Moderns] are like dwarves perched on the shoulders of giants [the Ancients], and thus we are able to see more and farther than the latter. Bernard of Chartres dwarves inspirational life Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopher All Authors
