Science in Quotes: Science and Mystery

A sailing stone. Sailing stones are stones that have been observed to move along the ground over a period of time without human or animal intervention. To date, it is a mystery how this happens. (Jon Sullivan)

“I love science, and it pains me to think that so many are terrified of the subject or feel that choosing science means you cannot also choose compassion, or the arts, or be awed by nature. Science is not meant to cure us of mystery, but to reinvent and reinvigorate it.”

—Robert Sapolsky, in his book “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers”

Robert Sapolsky is a biologist and neurologist. He is known for his work on stress-related diseases.

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