George Sarton Quote

Men of science have made abundant mistakes of every kind; their knowledge has improved only because of their gradual abandonment of ancient errors, poor approximations, and premature conclusions.


Preface - A History of Science Vol.2 Hellenistic Science and Culture in the Last Three Centuries B.C. (1959)


Men of science have made abundant mistakes of every kind; their knowledge has improved only because of their gradual abandonment of ancient errors,...

Men of science have made abundant mistakes of every kind; their knowledge has improved only because of their gradual abandonment of ancient errors,...

Men of science have made abundant mistakes of every kind; their knowledge has improved only because of their gradual abandonment of ancient errors,...

Men of science have made abundant mistakes of every kind; their knowledge has improved only because of their gradual abandonment of ancient errors,...