Richard Feynman Quotes

Another thing I must point out is that you cannot prove a vague theory wrong.

Richard Feynman

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• Another thing I must point out is that you cannot prove a vague theory wrong.

  

  Richard Feynman
  • Prove
  • Theory
  • Vague