William Harvey — "Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority."
Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.
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A powerful statement on the nature of scientific truth, emphasizing empirical discovery over deference to established views.
Date: 17th Century (widely attributed, reflecting his scientific ethos)
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