Quote by Charles Darwin
False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for t

False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long but false views, if supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness. – Charles Darwin

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If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin. – Charles Darwin

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At some future period, not very distant as measured by centuries, the civilized races of man will almost certainly exterminate, and replace the savage races throughout the world. – Charles Darwin

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A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. – Charles Darwin

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We have long possessed the art of war and the science of war, which have been evolved in the minutest detail. – Fredrik Bajer

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Ive tried to be a straight scientist doing the science and reporting it as best I can. – James Hansen

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When I find myself in the company of scientists, I feel like a shabby curate who has strayed by mistake into a room full of dukes. – W. H. Auden

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