Theories were a dime a dozen. The partition that separated science and wishful thinking was evidence: observations and firm facts. (Charles Sheffield)

Theories were a dime a dozen. The partition that separated science and wishful thinking was evidence: observations and firm facts.

Charles Sheffield

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