Science Quotes

Discovery, wonder, and the relentless pursuit of understanding how the world works.

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"A locomotive is simply applied mathematics, physics, and unwavering human will."
George Stephenson
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"The railway represents the triumph of human reason over the indifference of nature."
George Stephenson
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"The steam engine represents the moment when man learned to harness nature's raw power."
George Stephenson
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"In moments of doubt, I have always turned to the certainty of mathematics."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"Science is the systematic pursuit of truth through observation and reason."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"Nature's patterns, when understood, unlock the secrets of production."
Richard Arkwright
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"The secrets of nature are unlocked by those patient enough to observe them."
Richard Arkwright
"Scientific progress in mechanical arts depends upon precise observation and meticulous record-keeping."
Jedediah Strutt
"Science advances through those brave enough to test assumptions and report findings honestly."
Jedediah Strutt
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"Science without conscience leads to ruin; conscience without science leads to stagnation."
George Stephenson
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"The iron ship will float as surely as the wooden one, if we understand the principles of buoyancy."
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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"Science is the key to understanding nature."
Owen D. Young
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"Science reveals how the world works; wisdom reveals why it matters."
Marshall Field
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"Science is organized knowledge; wisdom is organized understanding."
Marshall Field
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"I have always been interested in how things work."
Walter Chrysler
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"The greatest discoveries come from persistent curiosity."
Harvey Firestone
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"I believe in the coming of wireless telegraphy as a revolutionary force."
Guglielmo Marconi
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"The greatest discoveries come from questioning what we think we know."
Guglielmo Marconi
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"Science is the pursuit of truth through reason."
Guglielmo Marconi
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"The greatest discoveries often come when we question what we assume to be true."
Owen D. Young
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"Nature's efficiency should inspire our approaches to problem-solving."
Owen D. Young
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"Science seeks truth through observation."
George Eastman
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"The value of an invention is measured by its usefulness to humanity."
George Eastman
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"The true test of invention is whether it improves human experience."
George Eastman
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"Science reveals the order and beauty hidden in creation."
Harvey Firestone
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"Science and wonder are not opposed; wonder fuels scientific discovery."
Harvey Firestone
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"The greatest discoveries often come from asking the simplest questions."
Owen D. Young
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"The wireless telegraph is not an invention of mine, so much as the discovery of a new principle"
Guglielmo Marconi
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"Science without humanity is merely clever destruction"
Guglielmo Marconi
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"Music is the science of emotions translated into invisible waves"
Guglielmo Marconi