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“Science should leave off making pronouncements: the river of knowledge has too often turned back on itself.”

Quote by James Jeans

Book:The Mysterious Universe [New Revised Edition]

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The Mysterious Universe [New Revised Edition]

This revised edition delves into the mysteries of the universe, discussing celestial bodies, space exploration, and the fundamental principles of astrophysics. more

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James Jeans was an influential British physicist known for his contributions to astrophysics and cosmology. His research encompassed stellar structure and the origins of the universe, having a profound impact on modern physics. more

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“Scientia potentia est, sed parva; quia scientia egregia rara est, nec proinde apparens nisi paucissimis, et in paucis rebus. Scientiae enim ea natura est, ut esse intelligi non possit, nisi ab illis qui sunt scientia praediti.”

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Book:Elements of Natural Philosophy

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