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Peter D. Mitchell Quotes

Type:
Scientist Quotes
Category:
British Scientist Quotes
Date of Birth:
September 29, 1920
Date of Death:
April 10, 1992
Nationality:
British
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Peter D. Mitchell

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Meanwhile, the originator of a theory may have a very lonely time, especially if his colleagues find his views of nature unfamiliar, and difficult to appreciate.
Peter D. Mitchell

Moreover, in the experimental sciences, the scientific fraternity must test a new theory to destruction, if possible.
Peter D. Mitchell

Reason can be used only when looking critically back.
Peter D. Mitchell

The final outcome cannot be known, either to the originator of a new theory, or to his colleagues and critics, who are bent on falsifying it. Thus, the scientific innovator may feel all the more lonely and uncertain.
Peter D. Mitchell


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