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Quote by Max Planck
A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponent

A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. – Max Planck

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It is not the possession of truth, but the success which attends the seeking after it, that enriches the seeker and brings happiness to him. – Max Planck

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Science cannot solve the ultimate mystery of nature. And that is because, in the last analysis, we ourselves are a part of the mystery that we are trying to solve. – Max Planck

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A scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it. – Max Planck

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It will never be possible by pure reason to arrive at some absolute truth. – Werner Heisenberg, Physics and Philosophy

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Individuals need to be willing to face truth about their attitudes, behaviors, even what we want out of life. – Joyce Meyer

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A biblical false prophet was a servant of the devil attempting to lead people away from the truth. – Walter Martin

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