Quote Genre: Science

Francis Vincent Frank Zappa Jr. – ‘Some scientists claim that h…

‘Some scientists claim that hydrogen because it is so plentiful is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say that there is more stupidity than hydrogen and that is the basic building block of the universe.’

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Alfred North Whitehead – ‘The progress of Science cons…

‘The progress of Science consists in observing interconnections and in showing with a patient ingenuity that the events of this ever-shifting world are but examples of a few general relations called laws. To see what is general in what is … Continue reading →

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Walpole – ‘In all science error precede…

‘In all science error precedes the truth and it is better it should go first than last.’

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Isaac Todhunter – ‘[Asked whether he would like…

‘[Asked whether he would like to see an experimental demonstration of conical refraction] No. I have been teaching it all my life and I do not want to have my ideas upset.’

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Edward Teller – ‘The science of today is the …

‘The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.’

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Tryon Edwards – ‘Science has sometimes been s…

‘Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith and inconsistent with it. But all science in fact rests on a basis of faith for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural lawsa thing which can never be … Continue reading →

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Albert Einstein – ‘The grand aim of all science…

‘The grand aim of all science is to cover the greatest number of empirical facts by logical deduction from the smallest number of hypotheses or axioms.’

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Donald DeMarco – ‘Science is a body of truths …

‘Science is a body of truths which offers clear and certain knowledge about the real world and is therefore superior to tradition philosophy religion dogma and superstition which offer shadowy knowledge about an ideal world.’

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Francis Harry Compton Crick – ‘When the war finally came to…

‘When the war finally came to an end I was at a loss as to what to do… I took stock of my qualifications. A not-very-good degree redeemed somewhat by my achievements at the Admiralty. A knowledge of certain restricted … Continue reading →

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Albert Szent-Gyorgyi de Nagyraolt – ‘The real scientist … is re…

‘The real scientist … is ready to bear privation and if need be starvation rather than let anyone dictate to him which direction his work must take.’

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