Scientific truth is too beautiful to be sacrificed for the sake of lig…

Richard Dawkins
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Scientific truth is too beautiful to be sacrificed for the sake of light entertainment or money. Astrology is an aesthetic affront. It cheapens astronomy, like using Beethoven for commercial jingles. ✨ The Real Romance in the Stars. www.independent.co.uk. December 31, 1995.
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Scientific truth is too beautiful to be sacrificed for the sake of light entertainment or money. Astrology is an aesthetic affront. It cheapens astronomy, like using Beethoven for commercial jingles. ✨ The Real Romance in the Stars. www.independent.co.uk. December 31, 1995.

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