William Harvey — "The wise man will not be content with the knowledge of things as they are, but w…"
The wise man will not be content with the knowledge of things as they are, but will seek to know how they came to be so.
Get This Quote & Author's Image Illustrated On:
Click any product to generate a realistic preview (~30s). Up to 3 at a time.
More from William Harvey
"The left ventricle of the heart ejects blood into the aorta."
"I have often wondered that the heart, though it be the chief seat of life, yet is not sensible of its own motion."
"The causes of diseases are often hidden, and to find them requires much labor and diligence."
"I have not been afraid to publish my thoughts, knowing that truth, though for a time suppressed, will at last prevail."
"It is not by words, but by facts and arguments, that we must seek for truth."
Details
Emphasizing the importance of understanding processes and origins, not just static observations.
Date: c. 1650s (attributed)
EducationalVerification
Unverifiable
Found in 1 providers: gemini
1 source checked