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Facts are the air of scientists. Without them you can never fly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Facts are essential for scientific progress and understanding; without them, one cannot achieve true knowledge.
In this quote, Linus Pauling emphasizes the importance of facts in scientific inquiry. Just as air is necessary for flight, facts provide the foundation for scientists to explore, hypothesize, and innovate. Without grounding one's work in empirical evidence, it is impossible to reach meaningful conclusions or advancements, underscoring the necessity of a factual basis in all scientific endeavors.
Themes
FactsScienceKnowledgeTruthEvidence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a classroom setting when discussing the scientific method.
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