Do not imagine that mathematics is hard and crabbed, and repulsive to common sense. It is merely the etherealization of common sense.
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Science is bound, by the everlasting vow of honour, to face fearlessly every problem which can be fairly presented to it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Science is committed to confronting challenges with integrity and courage.
In this quote, Lord Kelvin emphasizes the duty of science to approach all problems with honesty and bravery. He suggests that scientists should not shy away from difficult questions or challenges, but rather engage with them with a commitment to truth and thorough investigation.
Themes
ScienceTruthCourageIntegrityChallenges
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to inspire students during a science fair to tackle tough scientific questions.
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