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| d9a0f2d | Sit down before fact as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion, follow humbly wherever and to whatever abysses nature leads, or you shall learn nothing. I have only begun to learn content and peace of mind since I have resolved at all risks to do this. | abyss risk nature learning science inspirational preconceptions open-minded peace-of-mind preparation humble facts peace | Thomas Huxley | |
| f2ca487 | At the heart of science is an essential balance between two seemingly contradictory attitudes--an openness to new ideas, no matter how bizarre or counterintuitive they may be, and the most ruthless skeptical scrutiny of all ideas, old and new. This is how deep truths are winnowed from deep nonsense. | science truth open-minded counterintuitive skeptical scrutiny open-mindedness skepticism ideas nonsense | Carl Sagan |