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Quote by Claude Bernard
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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The doubter is a true man of science; he doubts only himself and his interpretations, but he believes in science. – Claude Bernard

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Science
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Claude Bernard
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Put off your imagination, as you put off your overcoat, when you enter the laboratory. Put it on again, as you put on your overcoat, when you leave. – Claude Bernard

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Imagination
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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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Facts in books, statistics in encyclopedias, the ability to use them in mens heads. – Fogg Brackell

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Many blunder in business through inability or an unwillingness to adopt new ideas. I have seen many a success turn to failure also, because the thought which should be trained on big things is cluttered up with the burdensome detail of little things. – Philip Delaney

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People can refute your facts, but never your feelings. – Sharon Anthony Bower

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