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Facts are not science - as the dictionary is not literature
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"Facts are not science - as the dictionary is not literature"

- Martin H. Fischer

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Martin H. Fischer's quote is a reminder that alone do not make up science. Science is a procedure of inquiry and also experimentation that seeks to clarify the environment. Truths are just pieces of information that can be made use of to support a scientific concept or theory. The dictionary, on the various other hand, is a collection of words and their meanings. It is not a work of literature, which is an innovative expression of ideas and also emotions. Fischer's quote is a pointer that facts and literary works are 2 different points, which facts alone do not make up science. Science needs greater than just facts; it requires mindful monitoring, testing, as well as evaluation.

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Martin H. Fischer This quote is written / told by Martin H. Fischer between November 10, 1879 and January 19, 1962. He was a famous Author from Germany. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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