In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.

Quote by Galileo Galilei

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I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the...

I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the...

Facts which at first seem improbable will, even on scant explanation, drop the cloak which...

Facts which at first seem improbable will, even on scant explanation, drop the cloak which...

I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with...

I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with...

It is very pious to say and prudent to affirm that the holy Bible can...

It is very pious to say and prudent to affirm that the holy Bible can...

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us...

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us...

And who can doubt that it will lead to the worst disorders when minds created...

And who can doubt that it will lead to the worst disorders when minds created...

It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is...

It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is...

I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with...

I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with...

The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the way the heavens go.

The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the way the heavens go.

Where the senses fail us, reason must step in.

Where the senses fail us, reason must step in.

In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning...

In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning...

Philosophy is written in that great book which ever lies before our eyes ... We...

Philosophy is written in that great book which ever lies before our eyes ... We...

It vexes me when they would constrain science by the authority of the Scriptures, and...

It vexes me when they would constrain science by the authority of the Scriptures, and...

I've loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

I've loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and...

If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and...

We must say that there are as many squares as there are numbers.

We must say that there are as many squares as there are numbers.

Spots are on the surface of the solar body where they are produced and also...

Spots are on the surface of the solar body where they are produced and also...

Women make up only 25 percent of the science, engineering and technology workforce... We are...

Women make up only 25 percent of the science, engineering and technology workforce... We are...

We can no longer allow Americas dependence on foreign oil to compromise our energy security....

We can no longer allow Americas dependence on foreign oil to compromise our energy security....