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“Science has penetrated the constitution of nature, and unrolled the mysterious pages of its history, and started again many, as yet, unanswered questions in respect to the mutual relations of matter and spirit, of nature and of God.”

Quote by Noah Porter

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Noah Porter was a prominent American author, born on December 14, 1811, and died on March 4, 1892. His works covered a wide range of fields, including history, philosophy, and literature. more

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