Wild Quotes (2)
I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I'll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it. The wilder and more ridiculous something is, however, the firmer and more solid the evidence will have to be.
In David S. Bradford, In the Beginning: Building the Temple of Zion? (2008).
See also: | Belief (37) | Evidence (31) | Evidence (31) | Independent (6) | Measurement (62) | Observation (142) | Reasoning (27) | Ridiculous (3)
It is the triumph of civilization that at last communities have obtained such a mastery over natural laws that they drive and control them. The winds, the water, electricity, all aliens that in their wild form were dangerous, are now controlled by human will, and are made useful servants.
In Tryon Edwards, A Dictionary of Thoughts (1908), 75.
See also: | Civilization (42) | Community (11) | Control (11) | Dangerous (8) | Electricity (30) | Natural Law (4) | Obtain (5) | Servant (3) | Triumph (5) | Water (35) | Wind (11)
