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A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful in

A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value. – Isaac Asimov

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There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere. – Isaac Asimov

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Although the time of death is approaching me, I am not afraid of dying and going to Hell or (what would be considerably worse) going to the popularized version of Heaven. I expect death to be nothingness and, for removing me from all possible fears of death, I am thankful to atheism. – Isaac Asimov

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