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Perhaps it would be better for science, that all criticism should be avowed
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"Perhaps it would be better for science, that all criticism should be avowed"

- Charles Babbage

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This quote by Charles Babbage recommends that it would be advantageous for science if all criticism was honestly revealed. Babbage was a mathematician and creator who is typically described as the "daddy of computing". He was a strong supporter for the advancement of science and believed that criticism was a vital part of the clinical process. By freely revealing criticism, Babbage believed that researchers would have the ability to identify and address any flaws in their work. This would result in more precise and dependable outcomes, which would eventually benefit the clinical neighborhood as a whole. Babbage's quote is a pointer that criticism should not be feared, but rather accepted as a tool for enhancing the quality of scientific research.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Babbage between December 26, 1792 and October 18, 1871. He/she was a famous Mathematician from England. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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