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Quote by Edward Teller
The main purpose of science is simplicity and as we understand mor

The main purpose of science is simplicity and as we understand more things, everything is becoming simpler. – Edward Teller

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A fact is a simple statement that everyone believes. It is innocent, unless found guilty. A hypothesis is a novel suggestion that no one wants to believe. It is guilty, until found effective. – Edward Teller

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