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The parts of physics that are exact are the parts of physics that are exact. The parts that are inexact are vastly greater. Sensible scientists don't waste their time pushing against doors that endlessly will not give. They are opportunistic and go where they can, but there are pitfalls in that.
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"The parts of physics that are exact are the parts of physics that are exact. The parts that are inexact are vastly greater. Sensible scientists don't waste their time pushing against doors that endlessly will not give. They are opportunistic and go where they can, but there are pitfalls in that."
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The parts of physics that are exact are the parts of physics that are exact. The parts that are inexact are vastly greater. Sensible scientists don't waste their time pushing against doors that endlessly will not give. They are opportunistic and go where they can, but there are pitfalls in that. — Paul Samuelson

About Paul Samuelson

Paul Samuelson was a Economist from United States (1915–2009).

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Who said "The parts of physics that are exact are the parts of physics that are exact. Th…"?
This quote is attributed to Paul Samuelson, a Economist from United States.
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Paul Samuelson lived from 1915 – 2009.
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