Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Science must have originated in the feeling that something was wrong.

Science must have originated in the feeling that something w

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This quote suggests that scientific inquiry and exploration may have arisen from a sense of dissatisfaction or an awareness that something in the world was not right. It implies that the pursuit of scientific knowledge stems from a desire to better understand and potentially rectify the perceived flaws or problems in the natural or human-made systems. This feeling of discontent fuels curiosity and motivates individuals to uncover the truth, discover new knowledge, and improve the world around them through scientific advancements.

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