A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea attached to it, or for the proof which it furnishes.

Quote by Claude Bernard

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Man can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.

Man can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.

Observation is a passive science, experimentation an active science.

Observation is a passive science, experimentation an active science.

Experimentation is an active science.

Experimentation is an active science.

It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning.

It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning.

Science does not permit exceptions.

Science does not permit exceptions.

In teaching man, experimental science results in lessening his pride more and more by proving...

In teaching man, experimental science results in lessening his pride more and more by proving...

The investigator should have a robust faith - and yet not believe.

The investigator should have a robust faith - and yet not believe.

Art is I; science is we.

Art is I; science is we.

The true worth of an experimenter consists in his pursuing not only what he seeks...

The true worth of an experimenter consists in his pursuing not only what he seeks...

Art is I; science is we

Art is I; science is we

The experimenter who does not know what he is looking for will not understand what...

The experimenter who does not know what he is looking for will not understand what...

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Mediocre men often have the most acquired knowledge.

Put off your imagination, as you put off your overcoat, when you enter the laboratory....

Put off your imagination, as you put off your overcoat, when you enter the laboratory....