Quote by Mehmet Murat ildan

History of science is a relay race, my painter friend. Copernicus took over his flag from Aristarchus, from Cicero, from Plutarch; and Galileo took that flag over from Copernicus.

History of science is a relay race, my painter friend. Coper

Summary

This quote implies that scientific progress is a collective endeavor that builds upon the ideas and discoveries of previous generations. It likens the history of science to a relay race, where individuals like Copernicus and Galileo have taken on the knowledge and insights passed on by earlier scholars like Aristarchus, Cicero, and Plutarch. It highlights the notion that scientific advancements are interconnected, with each generation contributing to a cumulative understanding of the world. The quote emphasizes the continuous nature of scientific inquiry and the importance of acknowledging the contributions of those who came before.

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By Mehmet Murat ildan

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