Ayson Webb Quotes & Sayings

From this point of view the question of the scientific status of Darwinian theory - in the widest sense, the theory of trial and error-elimination - becomes an interesting one. I have come to the conclusion that Darwinism is not a testable scientific theory, but a metaphysical research programme - a possible framework for testable scientific theories. — Karl R. Popper

There was nothing wrong with being a homebody. There was nothing wrong with not wanting - not needing - the constant jostle and noise of a party or bar or... whatever. — Charles De Lint

I lost my job as an art salesman. It was the customer's fault. He wanted to buy the wrong paintings. — Vincent Van Gogh

British would use every means from persuasion to bribery in Morocco and when those failed the wives of British diplomats knew what they had to do to further Britain's interests. — Margaret MacMillan

A shilling life will give you all the facts. — W. H. Auden