Quotes from Claude Bernard

When we meet a fact which contradicts a prevailing theory, we must accept the fact and abandon the theory, even when the theory is supported by great names and generally accepted.

Art is I: Science is We.

Science increases our power in proportion as it lowers our pride.

Science increases our understanding in proportion as it lowers our pride.

Man can learn nothing unless he proceeds from the known to the unknown.

The investigator should have a robust faith - and yet not believe.

Art is I; science is we