Quote by Albert Claude

But, in the name of the experimental method and out of our poor knowledge, are we really entitled to claim that everything happens by chance, to the exclusion of all other possibilities?

But, in the name of the experimental method and out of our p

Summary

This quote questions whether it is justified to solely attribute events to chance without considering other possibilities, given our limited understanding and reliance on the experimental method. It suggests that while chance may play a role, it is inadequate to completely disregard alternative explanations for the occurrence of events. The quote encourages a more open-minded approach to exploring various possibilities rather than assuming chance as the sole determining factor.

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By Albert Claude

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