From religion comes a man's purpose; from science his power to achieve it.

William Henry Bragg

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Topic

Science and religion Purpose of religion Religion Purpose of science Science

Author

William Henry Bragg

Source

The World of Sound

Medium

Lecture

Language

English

Time

1920 1920s 20th century

Occupation

Physicist Scientist

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Bragg, William Henry. "Lecture VI: Sound in War." c. Christmas 1919, The Royal Institution, Westminster, U. K. Lecture.

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My country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
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Current Citation

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Another quote from 1920

There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and shame the devil.

Walter Lippmann

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Topic
Journalism

Author

Walter Lippmann
Genre
Political literature
Statement Type
Precepts and axioms
Language
English
Time
1920 1920s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Lippmann, Walter. "Journalism and the Higher Law." Liberty and the News. Harcourt, Brace and Howe, 1920.