Quotes About Discovery

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The most remarkable discovery ever made by scientists, was science itself.

Progress is the exploration of our own error.

Science is a tribute to what we can know although we are fallible.

The most wonderful discovery made by scientists is science itself.

The act of imagination is the opening of the system so that it shows new connections. Every act of act of imagination is the discovery of likenesses between two things which were thought unlike. An example is Newton's thinking of the likeness between the thrown apple and moon sailing majestically in the sky. Hence, the 'discovery' of the laws of gravity.

That is the essence of science: ask an impertinent question, and you are on the way to the pertinent answer.

I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand... Adventure is a state of mind - and spirit.

the inside of her closet doorjamb until she found the secret

When I was six years old my friend was auditioning for 'Annie ' and I decided I wanted to audition with her. My mom was worried I would fall flat on my face because I'd never opened my mouth to sing, so she sent me to vocal lessons. I did the audition and fell in love with the entire process of a show.

All of a sudden, I found myself at the top. I was in what we later called a cabin, three walls and a door, also open, the plain spreading out before me. I bounded forward and looked. It was the world.

Everything concealed will be revealed.

There are many little ways to enlarge your world. Love of books is the best of all.

Everything from Colette to Kerouac.

old lovers? Why didn't you tell me?

The curative properties of distraction were a balm to her agitated state. She had recently discovered that she was damn good at demolition; she liked tearing things apart, ripping entire walls off in huge slabs.

My first ever job after college was as a flight attendant. I wanted to travel and could not afford it, so I decided to get myself a job where I could travel. I did it for two years and had great fun.

Truth walks toward us on the paths of our questions...as soon as you think you have the answer, you have closed the path and may miss vital new information. Wait awhile in the stillness, and do not rush to conclusions, no matter how uncomfortable the unknowing.

Truth walks towards us on the paths of our questions." [Dr. Maurice Blanche]

Two steps to the left or right or back or front and you're standing outside your life.

You got something you love, little man? Then you good. You love food? You cook. You love clothes? You design. You love the wind and water? You sail.

May, I am thinking, there is something hidden like this in all of us. A small gift from the universe waiting to be discovered. (233) Even the silence has a story to tell you. Just listen. Listen. (278)

And sometimes,' Anne said softly, 'there's just plain love, Ellie. no reason for it, no need to explain' Then she leaned back on the couch, crossed her ankle over her knee and grinned. 'Perfect love,' she said. 'And what's that like?' 'When you find it, lil sis. You'll know.

Finally sixteen and the moment like a hand holding me out to the world.