Quote by Henri Poincaré

The Scientist must set in order. Science is built up with facts, as a house is with stones. But a collection of facts is no more a science than a heap of stones is a house.


The Scientist must set in order. Science is built up with fa

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of organizing and structuring facts in the pursuit of scientific understanding. It suggests that a scientist's role is not simply to accumulate facts, but to arrange them in a meaningful and coherent manner to construct scientific knowledge. Just as a house cannot be built solely with a pile of stones, a true science cannot be derived from an unorganized collection of facts. It underscores the need for systematic and methodical thinking in order to transform raw data into a scientific discipline.

By Henri Poincaré
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