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A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea atta

A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea attached to it, or for the proof which it furnishes. – Claude Bernard

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In teaching man, experimental science results in lessening his pride more and more by proving to him every day that primary causes, like the objective reality of things, will be hidden from him forever and that he can only know relations. – Claude Bernard

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Facts quite often, I fear to confess, like lawyers, put me to sleep at noon. Not theories, however. Theories are invigorating and tonic. Give me an ounce of fact and I will produce you a ton of theory by tea this afternoon. That is, after all, my job. – Ray Bradbury

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