Richard Panek

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"It is indeed like that, how often we are held by prejudice, so that we either do not admit what is before our eyes or bow as much as possible to a preconceived opinion because of the perverse wont of human nature. Nor do I except myself from that weakness."

- Richard Panek

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"Whatever gravity was, it must work, because he (Galileo) had the math to prove it."

- Richard Panek

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"Once, when his wife suggested that he attend church on Sunday for the sake of the children, Hale answered, “My creed is truth, wherever it may lead, and I believe that no creed is finer than this (the 100-inch telescope).”"

- Richard Panek

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"The universe is a work in progress."