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Religions die when they are proved to be true. Science is the record of dead religions.
Religions die when they are proved to be true. Science is the record of dead religions.
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) read more
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but 'That's funny....'
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities... still bears in his read more
We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities... still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin.
One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike read more
One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike - and yet it is the most precious thing we have
We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.
We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.
For science is . . . like virtue, its own exceeding great reward.
For science is . . . like virtue, its own exceeding great reward.
Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions
Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions
