There are two sorts of truth: trivialities, where opposites are clearly absurd, and profound truths, recognised by the fact that the opposite is also a profound truth.

NIELS BOHR

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There are two sorts of truth: trivialities, where opposites are clearly absurd, and profound truths, recognised by the fact that the opposite is also a profound truth.

Niels Bohr

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The present state of atomic theory is characterized by the fact that we not only believe the existence of atoms to be proved beyond a doubt, but also we even believe that we have an intimate knowledge of the constituents of the individual atoms.

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The present state of atomic theory is characterized by the fact that we not only believe the existence of atoms to be proved beyond a doubt, but also we even believe that we have an intimate knowledge of the constituents of the individual atoms.
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If an idea does not appear bizarre, there is no hope for it.

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If an idea does not appear bizarre, there is no hope for it.
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No paradox, no progress.

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No paradox, no progress.
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When it comes to atoms, language can be used only as in poetry.

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When it comes to atoms, language can be used only as in poetry.
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Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.

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Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think.
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Of course I don’t believe in it pointing to horseshoe on his office wall. But I understand that it brings you luck whether you believe in it or not.

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Of course I don’t believe in it pointing to horseshoe on his office wall. But I understand that it brings you luck whether you believe in it or not.
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The opposite of every great idea is another great idea.

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The opposite of every great idea is another great idea.
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Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.

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Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.
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In our description of nature the purpose is not to disclose the real essence of the phenomena but only to track down, so far as it is possible, relations between the manifold aspects of our experience.

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In our description of nature the purpose is not to disclose the real essence of the phenomena but only to track down, so far as it is possible, relations between the manifold aspects of our experience.
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How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress.

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How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress.
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A person who wasn’t outraged on first hearing about quantum theory didn’t understand what had been said.

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A person who wasn’t outraged on first hearing about quantum theory didn’t understand what had been said.
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And anyone who thinks they can talk about quantum theory without feeling dizzy hasn’t yet understood the first thing about it.

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And anyone who thinks they can talk about quantum theory without feeling dizzy hasn’t yet understood the first thing about it.
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A deep truth is a truth so deep that not only is it true but it’s exact opposite is also true.

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A deep truth is a truth so deep that not only is it true but it’s exact opposite is also true.
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The best weapon of a dictatorship is secrecy, but the best weapon of a democracy should be the weapon of openness.

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The best weapon of a dictatorship is secrecy, but the best weapon of a democracy should be the weapon of openness.
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An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field.

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We are trapped by language to such a degree that every attempt to formulate insight is a play on words.

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We are trapped by language to such a degree that every attempt to formulate insight is a play on words.
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