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    A theory has only the alternative of being right or wrong. A model has a third possibility - it may be right but irrelevant.

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It is the theory that decides what can be observed

It is the theory that decides what can be observed

by Albert Einstein Found in: Theory Quotes,
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There can be no theory of any account unless it corroborate with the theory of the earth.

There can be no theory of any account unless it corroborate with the theory of the earth.

by Walt Whitman Found in: Theory Quotes,
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Our theories of the eternal are as valuable as are those which a chick which has not broken its way read more

Our theories of the eternal are as valuable as are those which a chick which has not broken its way through its shell might form of the outside world.

by Buddha Found in: Theory Quotes,
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Whenever a theory appears to you as the only possible one, take this as a sign that you have neither read more

Whenever a theory appears to you as the only possible one, take this as a sign that you have neither understood the theory nor the problem which it was intended to solve

by Karl Popper Found in: Theory Quotes,
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In scientific work, those who refuse to go beyond fact rarely get as far as fact.

In scientific work, those who refuse to go beyond fact rarely get as far as fact.

by Thomas Huxley Found in: Theory Quotes,
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Life is so unlike theory.

Life is so unlike theory.

by Anthony Trollope Found in: Theory Quotes,
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Let us work without theorizing, 'Tis the only way to make life endurable.

Let us work without theorizing, 'Tis the only way to make life endurable.

by Voltaire Found in: Theory Quotes,
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[Do not] put too much confidence in experimental results until they have been confirmed by theory.

[Do not] put too much confidence in experimental results until they have been confirmed by theory.

by Sir Arthur Eddington Found in: Theory Quotes,
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In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.

In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.

by Yogi Berra Found in: Theory Quotes,
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