William Huggins Quote

So far as a theory is formed in the generalization of natural appearances, that theory must be just, although it may not be perfect, as having comprehended every appearance; that is to say, a theory is not perfect until it be founded upon every natural appearance; in which case, those appearances will be explained by the theory.


Theory of the Earth: With Proofs and Illustrations (Volume 1), Chapter III (p. 300)


So far as a theory is formed in the generalization of natural appearances, that theory must be just, although it may not be perfect, as having...

So far as a theory is formed in the generalization of natural appearances, that theory must be just, although it may not be perfect, as having...

So far as a theory is formed in the generalization of natural appearances, that theory must be just, although it may not be perfect, as having...

So far as a theory is formed in the generalization of natural appearances, that theory must be just, although it may not be perfect, as having...