Quote by John Charles Polanyi

Science never gives up searching for truth, since it never claims to have achieved it.

Science never gives up searching for truth, since it never c

Summary

This quote emphasizes the fundamental characteristic of scientific inquiry - the ceaseless pursuit of truth. Science is a continual process of exploration and discovery, driven by the understanding that absolute truth can never be fully attained. Unlike other disciplines that may make definitive claims or assert certainty, science humbly acknowledges its limitations and recognizes that there is always more to learn and understand. Through this perpetual quest, scientific knowledge expands and evolves, providing a basis for progress and advancing our collective knowledge of the world.

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By John Charles Polanyi

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