Torbern Bergman Quote

An observer swayed by preconceived opinions, may be considered as one who views objects through coloured glasses, so that each object assumes a tinge similar to that of the glasses employed. He who seeks the truth must learn to observe with equal candour those facts which controvert his opinions, and those which favour them.


Quoted in Joseph William Mellor, A Comprehensive Treatise on Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry, (Volume 1)


An observer swayed by preconceived opinions, may be considered as one who views objects through coloured glasses, so that each object assumes a tinge ...

An observer swayed by preconceived opinions, may be considered as one who views objects through coloured glasses, so that each object assumes a tinge ...

An observer swayed by preconceived opinions, may be considered as one who views objects through coloured glasses, so that each object assumes a tinge ...

An observer swayed by preconceived opinions, may be considered as one who views objects through coloured glasses, so that each object assumes a tinge ...