Nature itself is the greatest teacher of natural philosophy;... - Giambattista della Porta

"Nature itself is the greatest teacher of natural philosophy; observe her secrets with patience and humility."

Giambattista della Porta Nature

Dramatist Scientist Polymath Italian 1535–1615

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