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Quote by Peter Ackroyd

“I believe that the gods themselves are frightened of the world which they have fashioned.”

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Peter Ackroyd is a renowned British biographer known for his in-depth research and vivid storytelling. Born on October 5, 1949, he has been writing about historical figures in Britain since the 1970s, including Thomas More, Charles Dickens, and George Orwell. more

“The need for general scientific understanding by the public has never been larger, and the penalty for scientific illiteracy never harsher. Lack of scientific fundamentals causes people to make foolish decisions about issues such as the toxicity of chemicals, the efficacy of medicines, the changes in the global climate.”

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Author:Peter Agre

“Our single greatest defense against scientific ignorance is education, and early in the life of every scientist, the child's first interest was sparked by a teacher.”

Firsts Children Interest Teacher Ignorance Scientist Defense

Author:Peter Agre

“Religion is, by definition, interpretation; and by definition, all interpretations are valid. However, some interpretations are more reasonable than others.”

Religion Definitions Reasonable Interpretation

Book:No God But God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam

Source: No God But God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam

“I often tell my clients they should do at least 30 percent of all their reading outside their own field. This will give them perspective and knowledge that will make them more interesting.”

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