That knowledge which is popular is not scientific.
More Quotes from Maria Mitchell:
I saw, in looking over Cooper, elements of a comet of 1825 which resemble what I get out for this, from my own observations, but I cannot rely upon my own.Maria Mitchell
When we are chafed and fretted by small cares, a look at the stars will show us the littleness of our own interests.
Maria Mitchell
The love of one's own sex is precious, for it is neither provoked by vanity nor retained by flattery; it is genuine and sincere.
Maria Mitchell
I made observations for three hours last night, and am almost ill today from fatigue; still I have worked all day, trying to reduce the places, and mean to work hard again tonight.
Maria Mitchell
To read a book, to think it over, and to write out notes is a useful exercise; a book which will not repay some hard thought is not worth publishing.
Maria Mitchell
The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power!
Maria Mitchell
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