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Science, in the broadest sense, is simply that which may be verified;…

Quote byJohn Burroughs · 1837–1921

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Light of Day (1900), Ch. III: Science and Theology.

English (original)

Science, in the broadest sense, is simply that which may be verified; but how much of that which theology accepts and goes upon is verifiable by human reason or experience?

— John Burroughs

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