A few observations and much reasoning lead to error; many observations and a little reasoning lead to truth.

A few observations and much reasoning lead to error; many observations and a little reasoning lead to truth.

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.

Reason, Observation, and Experience -- the Holy Trinity of Science.

Reason, Observation, and Experience -- the Holy Trinity of Science.

You can observe a lot just by watching.

You can observe a lot just by watching.

To him that watches, everything is revealed.

To him that watches, everything is revealed.

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

This inescapable duty to observe oneself: if someone else is observing me, naturally I have to observe myself too; if read more

This inescapable duty to observe oneself: if someone else is observing me, naturally I have to observe myself too; if none observe me, I have to observe myself all the closer

All of us are watchers--of television, of time clocks, of traffic on the freeway--but few are observers. Everyone is looking, read more

All of us are watchers--of television, of time clocks, of traffic on the freeway--but few are observers. Everyone is looking, not many are seeing.

It is the theory that decides what can be observed.

It is the theory that decides what can be observed.