Quote by Thomas Paine
Every science has for its basis a system of principles as fixed an

Every science has for its basis a system of principles as fixed and unalterable as those by which the universe is regulated and governed. Man cannot make principles he can only discover them. – Thomas Paine

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The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance. – Thomas Paine

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But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing. – Thomas Paine

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I very much enjoyed my career in science. I didnt leave science because I was disillusioned, but felt Id done my bit for it after about twenty-five years. – John Polkinghorne

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We must revisit the idea that science is a methodology and not an ontology. – Deepak Chopra

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I think the reason people are dealing with science less well now than 50 years ago is that it has become so complicated. – James D. Watson

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