Observation is a passive science, experimentation an active science.

Claude Bernard
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  3. Observing is the basis of wisdom. - Eraldo Banovac

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More Quotes By Claude Bernard
  1. It's what we think we know that keeps us from learning.

  2. Science increases our understanding in proportion as it lowers our pride.

  3. Science increases our power in proportion as it lowers our pride.

  4. Art is I science is we.

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