Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep
thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
-- Carl Sagan (1934- ) quoted in Time 20 Oct. 1980
thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
-- Carl Sagan (1934- ) quoted in Time 20 Oct. 1980
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