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Science is properly more scrupulous than dogma. Dogma gives a charter to mistake, but the very breath of science is a co
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"Science is properly more scrupulous than dogma. Dogma gives a charter to mistake, but the very breath of science is a contest with mistake, and must keep the conscience alive"

- George Eliot

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This quote by George Eliot talks with the power of scientific research and also its ability to test as well as correct mistakes. Dogma, on the various other hand, is more likely to accept errors as component of its charter. Science, nonetheless, is a lot more meticulous as well as does not accept blunders as conveniently. Rather, it is frequently tough and also objecting to errors in order to maintain the principles to life. This quote speaks to the value of scientific research in keeping us honest and also liable for our blunders. It also speaks to the power of science to test and also correct our blunders, and to keep us from making the very same blunders again. Science is an effective device that can aid us to stay truthful and also accountable, as well as to maintain our principles to life.

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George Eliot This quote is written / told by George Eliot between November 22, 1819 and December 22, 1880. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 100 other quotes.

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