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It is the theory that decides what can be observed.
It is the theory that decides what can be observed.
Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking
Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking
He who can take no great interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great.
He who can take no great interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great.
We don't know who discovered water, but we know it wasn't the fish.
We don't know who discovered water, but we know it wasn't the fish.
You can observe a lot just by watching.
You can observe a lot just by watching.
He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed.
He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed.
The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and read more
The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration.
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, read more
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.
One must always tell what one sees. Above all, which is more difficult, one must always see what one sees.
One must always tell what one sees. Above all, which is more difficult, one must always see what one sees.