Henri Frederic Amiel Quotes

If there is any consistent enemy of science, it is not religion, but irrationalism.

The man of science has learned to believe in justification, not by faith, but by verification.

There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority, [and] science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win because it works.

Practically, Science is true; and Faith is foolish.

Blind faith, no matter how passionately expressed, will not suffice. Science for its part will test relentlessly every assumption about the human condition.

The beauty of science hugely outranks the charms of superstition.

Science is the only true guide in life.

Science and reason liberate us from the shackles of superstition by offering us a framework for understanding our shared humanity. Ultimately, we all have the capacity to treasure life and enrich the world in incalculable ways.

Rationalism doesn't require "belief," only observation. The real, measurable world doesn't care what you believe.

Truth does not demand belief. Scientists do not join hands every Sunday, singing, 'Yes, gravity is real! I will have faith!'

Scientific research can reduce superstition by encouraging people to think and view things in terms of cause and effect.

Science is the most reliable guide in life.

I believe science has a wonderful ability, in an unbiased way, to offer hope to many people who are confused, but it's not the only way to find hope.

The man of science is a poor philosopher.

I oppose any belief that contradicts experimental evidence as determined by the methods of science. All beliefs not in such contradiction may be considered as faith. Whether faith in a particular belief is beneficial or not is another matter.

Anecdotal thinking comes naturally; science requires training.

Science, we are repeatedly told, is the most reliable form of knowledge about the world because it is based on testable hypotheses. Religion, by contrast, is based on faith. The term 'doubting Thomas' well illustrates the difference.

Facts matter. Science matters. Reason matters. Mitt Romney has shown an inability to respect any of the three. President Barack Obama not only respects them, he relies on them. He is an overwhelming and unquestioned choice to continue as president.

The good thing about science is that it is true whether or not you believe in it.

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with senses, reason and intellect has intended us to forego their use and by some other means to give us knowledge which we can attain by them.

Generally, TED speakers are believers in the scientific method.

I'm a rationalist and a skeptic, someone who safely separates faith from reason.

I'm a firm believer in science.

Scientific beliefs are supported by evidence, and they get results. Myths and faiths are not and do not.

Philosophy is empty if it isn't based on science. Science discovers, philosophy interprets.