Max Planck Quote

Exact science — what wealth of connotation these two words have! They conjure up a vision of a lofty structure, of imperishable slabs of stone firmly joined together, treasure-house of all wisdom, symbol and promise of the coveted goal for a human race thirsting for knowledge, longing for the final revelation of truth.

Scientific Autobiography and Other Papers, The Meaning and Limits of Exact Science (p. 80)