“Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature.”
— Michael FaradayCommonly attributed; often cited from Faraday's lectures, locus not verified
Commentary
Faraday's experimental work often produced results that seemed impossible until nature proved them. The line expresses his trust in observation over prior expectation.
Commentary
Faraday's experimental work often produced results that seemed impossible until nature proved them. The line expresses his trust in observation over prior expectation.