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- They know enough who know how to learn.
- After Gibbs, one the most distinguished [American scientists] was Langley, of the Smithsonian. ... He had the physicist's heinous fault of professing to know nothing…
- The historian must not try to know what is truth, if he values his honesty; for if he cares for his truths, he is certain…
- Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies,…
- The proof that a philosopher does not know what he is talking about is apt to sadden his followers before it reacts on himself.
- My belief is that science is to wreck us, and that we are like monkeys monkeying with a loaded shell; we don't in the least…
- Education should try to lessen the obstacles, diminish the friction, invigorate the energy, and should train minds to react, not at haphazard, but by choice,…
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