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Mathematics Is The Only True Metaphysics.

Let Nobody Be Afraid Of True Freedom Of Thought. Let Us Be Free In Thought And Criticism; But, With Freedom, We Are Bound To Come To The Conclusion That Science Is Not Antagonistic To Religion, But A Help To It.

Overwhelmingly Strong Proofs Of Intelligent And Benevolent Design Lie Around Us... The Atheistic Idea Is So Nonsensical That I Cannot Put It Into Words.

Scientific Wealth Tends To Accumulate According To The Law Of Compound Interest. Every Addition To Knowledge Of The Properties Of Matter Supplies The Physical Scientist With New Instrumental Means For Discovering And Interpreting Phenomena Of Nature, Which In Their Turn Afford Foundations Of Fresh Generalisations, Bringing Gains Of Permanent Value Into The Great Storehouse Of Natural Philosophy.

Large Increases In Cost With Questionable Increases In Performance Can Be Tolerated Only In Race Horses And Fancy Women.