Who said “The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for…”?

APA

Ruskin, J. (n.d.). The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for impressions. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36901-the-work-of-science-is-to-substitute-facts/

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MLA

Ruskin, John. “The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for impressions.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36901-the-work-of-science-is-to-substitute-facts/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Chicago

Ruskin, John. “The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for impressions.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36901-the-work-of-science-is-to-substitute-facts/.

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