"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life."
-Charles Darwin
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"False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long but false views, if supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness.“
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