Richard Anthony Proctor Quote

Many think that science cannot truly be called science if clothed in poetic garb, and, on the other hand, others seem to fear that a glory must depart from the face of nature if science scrutinise her mysteries too closely.


The Poetry of Astronomy, Preface, Smith, Elder & Co. 1881


Many think that science cannot truly be called science if clothed in poetic garb, and, on the other hand, others seem to fear that a glory must...

Many think that science cannot truly be called science if clothed in poetic garb, and, on the other hand, others seem to fear that a glory must...

Many think that science cannot truly be called science if clothed in poetic garb, and, on the other hand, others seem to fear that a glory must...

Many think that science cannot truly be called science if clothed in poetic garb, and, on the other hand, others seem to fear that a glory must...