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“For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountains of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries.”

Quote by Robert Jastrow

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Robert Jastrow was an American astronomer and author known for his research on the origins of the universe and life. His book 'God and the New Physics' explored the relationship between science and religion, profoundly impacting public scientific awareness. more

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