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Quotation quiz! Who said these wise words about science?

Science is typically written in the language of mathematics – formulae and numbers and equations – to precisely describe the wonders of nature. But describing the wonders of science itself often requires the power of the written or spoken word.

We collected some of the most famous, eloquent, and inspirational quotations about science through history, and we challenge you to match them to the brilliant people who said them.

The quiz gets progressively tougher, so don’t feel bad if you miss some. Consider it an opportunity to learn some scientific bon mots to employ at your next cocktail party.

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