There are those who reason well, but they are greatly outnumbered by those who reason badly.
GALILEO GALILEIMeasure what can be measured, and make measurable what cannot be measured.
More Galileo Galilei Quotes
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In my studies of astronomy and philosophy I hold this opinion about the universe, that the Sun remains fixed in the centre of the circle of heavenly bodies, without changing its place; and the Earth, turning upon itself, moves round the Sun.
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We see only the simple motion of descent, since that other circular one common to the Earth, the tower, and ourselves remains imperceptible.
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Two truths cannot contradict one another.
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I think that in the discussion of natural problems we ought to begin not with the Scriptures, but with experiments and demonstrations.
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I believe that the intention of Holy Writ was to persuade men of the truths necessary to salvation; such as neither science nor other means could render credible, but only the voice of the Holy Spirit.
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Science proceeds more by what it has learned to ignore than what it takes into account.
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See now the power of truth; the same experiment which at first glance seemed to show one thing, when more carefully examined, assures us of the contrary.
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The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the way the heavens go.
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We must say that there are as many squares as there are numbers.
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It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is proved.
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The laws of nature are written by the hand of God in the language of mathematics.
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Nature is relentless and unchangeable, and it is indifferent as to whether its hidden reasons and actions are understandable to man or not.
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The earth, in fair and grateful exchange, pays back to the moon an illumination similar to that which it receives from her throughout nearly all the darkest gloom of the night.
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The Divine intellect indeed knows infinitely more propositions.
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Where the senses fail us, reason must step in.
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God is known by nature in his works, and by doctrine in his revealed word.
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Long experience has taught me this about the status of mankind with regard to matters requiring thought.
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Holy Scripture could never lie or err…its decrees are of absolute and inviolable truth.
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We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
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In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.
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The increase of known truths stimulates the investigation, establishment, and growth of the arts.
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Nothing occurs contrary to nature except the impossible, and that never occurs.
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The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.
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If I were again beginning my studies, I would follow the advice of Plato and start with mathematics.
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Philosophy itself cannot but benefit from our disputes, for if our conceptions prove true, new achievements will be made; if false, their refutation will further confirm the original doctrines.
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You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.
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