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Our observation of nature must be diligent, our reflection profound, and our experiments exact. We rarely see these thre
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"Our observation of nature must be diligent, our reflection profound, and our experiments exact. We rarely see these three means combined; and for this reason, creative geniuses are not common"

- Denis Diderot

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This quote by Denis Diderot speaks to the importance of observation, reflection, and experimentation in the pursuit of understanding. He suggests that these three components are hardly ever combined, and that this is why innovative geniuses are not common. He is highlighting the requirement to be thorough in our observation of nature, to believe deeply and assess our observations, and to perform experiments to check our theories. By combining these 3 elements, we can get a much deeper understanding of the world around us and make creative discoveries. Diderot is recommending that if we want to put in the effort to observe, reflect, and experiment, we can become innovative geniuses ourselves.

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Denis Diderot This quote is written / told by Denis Diderot between October 5, 1713 and July 31, 1784. He was a famous Editor from France. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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