Myth Quote by Karl Popper

We have reached a situation where a theory has been accepted as fact by some, and possible contrary evidence is shunted aside. [This is]…

— Robert Shapiro

“If these out-of date beliefs are to be called myths, then myths can be produced by the same sorts of methods and held for…

— Thomas S. Kuhn

Myths which are believed in tend to become true.

— George Orwell

It is interesting to note how many of the great scientific discoveries begin as myths.

— Rollo May

It is only myth that attempts to say how the universe came to be, either four thousand or twenty billion years ago.

— Hannes Alfven

Myths often do a lot of theoretical good, while they are still new.

— Gilbert Ryle

Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths.

— Karl Popper

One can discern a few very general myths that facilitate the birth of further myths: that everything is possible; that whatever we have failed…

— Mario Bunge

“All myths have a basis in fact”

— Samaire Provost

Perhaps the greatest myth being purveyed, is that myths are just myths.

— Michael Tsarion

“It is a scientifically proven fact that all scientifically proven facts have originated from original and thereby unproven theories.”

— Silvia Hartmann

History often resembles myth, because they are both ultimately of the same stuff.

— Anonymous