Matters of Interpretation

Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others, to be read but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.

(Francis Bacon, “Of Studies”)

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with senses, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.

(Galileo Galilei, Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina)