People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them.

People who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them.

There is no such thing as philosophy-free science; there is only science whose philosophical baggage is taken on board without read more

There is no such thing as philosophy-free science; there is only science whose philosophical baggage is taken on board without examination.

The collective matrix of a science at a given time is determined by a kind of establishment, which includes universities, read more

The collective matrix of a science at a given time is determined by a kind of establishment, which includes universities, learned societies, and, more recently, the editorial offices of technical journals. Like other establishments, they are consciously or unconsciously bent on preserving the status quo- partly because unorthodox innovations are a threat to their authority, but also because of the deeper fear that their laboriously erected an intellectual edifice might collapse under the impact.

The best way I know to win an argument is to start by being in the right.

The best way I know to win an argument is to start by being in the right.

There is no truth sure enough to justify persecution.

There is no truth sure enough to justify persecution.

If a donkey bray at you, don't bray at him.

If a donkey bray at you, don't bray at him.

Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm.

Don't think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm.

A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.

A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.

I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.

I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me.