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    It would be possible to describe everything scientifically, but it would make no sense; it would be without meaning, as if you described a Beethoven symphony as a variation of wave pressure.

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It is a scientific fact that your body will not absorb cholesterol if you take it from another person's plate.

It is a scientific fact that your body will not absorb cholesterol if you take it from another person's plate.

by Dave Barry Found in: Science Quotes,
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There is no national science just as there is no national
multiplication table; what is national is no longer read more

There is no national science just as there is no national
multiplication table; what is national is no longer science.

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If a scientist were to cut his ear off, no one would take it as
evidence of a heightened read more

If a scientist were to cut his ear off, no one would take it as
evidence of a heightened sensibility.

by Peter B. Medawar Found in: Science Quotes,
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Science is nothing but perception.

Science is nothing but perception.

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Scientists were rated as great heretics by the church, but they
were truly religious men because of their faith read more

Scientists were rated as great heretics by the church, but they
were truly religious men because of their faith in the
orderliness of the universe.

by Sir Humphrey Davy Found in: Science Quotes,
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True science investigates and brings to human perception such truths and such knowledge as the people of a given time read more

True science investigates and brings to human perception such truths and such knowledge as the people of a given time and society consider most important. Art transmits these truths from the region of perception.

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Specialized meaninglessness has come to be regarded, in certain circles, as a kind of hallmark of true science.

Specialized meaninglessness has come to be regarded, in certain circles, as a kind of hallmark of true science.

by Aldous Huxley Found in: Science Quotes,
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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.

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The science of fools with long memories.

The science of fools with long memories.

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