The scientist knows very well that he is approaching ultimate truth on…

Konrad Lorenz
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The scientist knows very well that he is approaching ultimate truth only in an asymptotic curve and is barred from ever reaching it; but at the same time he is proudly aware of being indeed able to determine whether a statement is a nearer or a less near approach to the truth. ✨ Konrad Lorenz (2002). On Aggression, p.279, Psychology Press
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