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A mathematical argument is, after all, only organized common sense, and it is well that men of science should not always expound their work to the few behind a veil of technical language, but should from time to time explain to a larger public the reasoning which lies behind their mathematical notation.

George Darwin

The origin and earliest history of the moon must always remain highly speculative, and it seems fruitless to formulate exact theories on the subject.

George Darwin

Great laboratories have... a rather serious defect, in that they tend to make all but the very best students helpless, and thus to dwarf their powers of resource and inventiveness.

George Darwin

The problems involved in the origin and history of the solar and of other celestial systems have little bearing upon our life on the earth, yet these questions can hardly fail to be of interest to all those whose minds are in any degree permeated by the scientific spirit.

George Darwin

A mere catalogue of facts, however well arranged has never led to any important scientific generalisation.

George Darwin

George Darwin

George Darwin

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Born: July 9, 1845

Died: December 7, 1912 (aged 67)

Bio: Sir George Howard Darwin KCB FRS FRSE was an English barrister and astronomer.

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