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If it is found to be contradicted by observation-well these experimentalists do bungle things sometimes. But if your theory is found to be against the second law of thermodynamics I can give you no hope; there is nothing for it but to collapse in deepest humiliation.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[78],{"id":79,"tag":80},4370461,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Arthur Eddington, a British astrophysicist who played a significant role in the development of modern astrophysics. In the early 20th century, Eddington was at the forefront of a revolution in our understanding of the universe, advocating for the theory of general relativity. 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When faced with criticism or skepticism, use it as an opportunity to question your own assumptions and be willing to challenge established norms, even if it means risking \"collapsing in deepest humiliation.\" By doing so, you may uncover new insights and make significant contributions to your field, just as Eddington did in his time.",{"id":83,"quote_text":84,"author_id":5,"source_id":43,"has_image":30,"author":85,"source":86,"quote_tag":87,"commentary":9},1373667,"I ask you to look both ways. 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