Quote by Thomas Huxley

Science has fulfilled her function when she has ascertained and enunciated truth.

Science has fulfilled her function when she has ascertained

Summary

This quote highlights the purpose and objective of science â€“ to discover and communicate truth. It suggests that science is deemed successful and accomplished when it has effectively determined and articulated factual information about the natural world. The quote emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry in searching for truth and implies that the primary responsibility of scientists is to convey their findings honestly and accurately.

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By Thomas Huxley

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