If you admit that to silence your opponent by force_x000D_ is to win an intellectual argument,_x000D_ then you admit the right to silence people by force.
Hans EysenckRead
I always felt that a scientist owes the world only one thing, and that is the truth as he sees it. If the truth contradicts deeply held beliefs, that is too bad. Tact and diplomacy are fine in international relations, in politics, perhaps even in business; in science only one thing matters, and that is the facts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Scientists should prioritize truth and facts over societal beliefs and diplomacy.
In this quote, Hans Eysenck emphasizes that the primary responsibility of a scientist is to present the truth as they perceive it, regardless of how it may conflict with popular or deeply held beliefs. While tact and diplomacy are often necessary in politics and business, in the realm of science, the focus must remain unequivocally on established facts and evidence, highlighting the importance of objective truth in scientific discourse.
Themes
TruthScienceFactsBeliefsObjectivity
In practice
Example use cases
In a scientific presentation, one might quote Eysenck to emphasize the need for honesty in research findings.
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