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The consequences of things are not always proportionate to the apparent magnitude of those events that have produced them. Thus read more
The consequences of things are not always proportionate to the apparent magnitude of those events that have produced them. Thus the American Revolution, from which little was expected, produced much; but the French Revolution, from which much was expected, produced little.
A mere index hunter, who held the eel of science by the tail.
A mere index hunter, who held the eel of science by the tail.
Science investigates religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power religion gives man wisdom which is control.
Science investigates religion interprets. Science gives man knowledge which is power religion gives man wisdom which is control.
It would be possible to describe everything scientifically, but it would make no sense; it would be without meaning, as read more
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.
The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.
The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.
Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition.
Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition.
There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea.
There is no adequate defense, except stupidity, against the impact of a new idea.
Science, at bottom, is really anti-intellectual. It always distrusts pure reason, and demands the production of objective fact.
Science, at bottom, is really anti-intellectual. It always distrusts pure reason, and demands the production of objective fact.
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.
