Ability Quote by Diana Gabaldon

“What underlies great science is what underlies great art, whether it is visual or written, and that is the ability to distinguish patterns out of chaos.” quote by Diana Gabaldon — Download Open image

“What underlies great science is what underlies great art, whether it is visual or written, and that is the ability to distinguish patterns out of chaos.”

Diana Gabaldon

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