Quote#Nature
For it very rarely otherwise happens, than that theories, that are…
Quote byRobert Boyle · 1627–1691
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: A Proëmial Essay (1661).
English (original)
For it very rarely otherwise happens, than that theories, that are grounded but upon few and obvious experiments, are subject to be contradicted by some such instances, as more free and diligent inquiries into what of nature is more abstruse, or even into the less obvious qualities of things, are wont to bring to light.
— Robert Boyle
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