We cannot observe external things without some degree of Thought; nor can we reflect upon our Thoughts, without being influenced in the course of our reflection by the Things which we have observed.

Quote by William Whewell

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Every failure is a step to success.

Every failure is a step to success.

Hence no force, however great, can stretch a cord, however fine, into a horizontal line...

Hence no force, however great, can stretch a cord, however fine, into a horizontal line...

It is a test of true theories not only to account for but to predict...

It is a test of true theories not only to account for but to predict...

Fundamental ideas are not a consequence of experience, but a result of the particular constitution...

Fundamental ideas are not a consequence of experience, but a result of the particular constitution...

It is a test of true theories not only to account for but to predict...

It is a test of true theories not only to account for but to predict...

The system becomes more coherent as it is further extended. The elements which we require...

The system becomes more coherent as it is further extended. The elements which we require...