'Scientists are peeping toms at the keyhole of eternity.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Scientists seek ultimate truths through inquiry.
- In plain terms
- Science probes deep mysteries.
- What can you take from it?
- Curiosity drives discovery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are we seeking?
- What is beyond?
Another view
Reduces science to prying.
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