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The consequences of things are not always proportionate to the apparent magnitude of those events that have produced them. Thus read more
The consequences of things are not always proportionate to the apparent magnitude of those events that have produced them. Thus the American Revolution, from which little was expected, produced much; but the French Revolution, from which much was expected, produced little.
Research is the process of going up alleys to see if they are blind.
Research is the process of going up alleys to see if they are blind.
In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no read more
In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite. -Paul Dirac.
Science is simply common sense at its best, that is, rigidly accurate in observation, and merciless to fallacy in logic.
Science is simply common sense at its best, that is, rigidly accurate in observation, and merciless to fallacy in logic.
In science the credit goes to the man who convinces the world, not to the man to whom the idea read more
In science the credit goes to the man who convinces the world, not to the man to whom the idea first occurs
An idea is the only level which moves the world.
An idea is the only level which moves the world.
There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea.
There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea.
Predictability: Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil
set off a tornado in Texas?
Predictability: Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil
set off a tornado in Texas?
The typewriting machine, when played with expression, is no more annoying than the piano when played by a sister or read more
The typewriting machine, when played with expression, is no more annoying than the piano when played by a sister or near relation.