A theory is not established by showing that it may be true; ... - Spencer, Herbert

This quote is attributed to Spencer, Herbert.

"A theory is not established by showing that it may be true; it is established by showing that it must be true."

Spencer, Herbert Truth

Philosopher-Sociologist English 1820–1903

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