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Joseph Hall
(1 Jul 1574 - 8 Sep 1656)
English bishop and author who wrote satires. He also published the philosophical works Heaven upon Earth (1606) and Contemplations (1612-26) for which he became known as the 'English Seneca.'
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Science Quotes by Joseph Hall (1 quote)
Seldom, if ever, was any knowledge given to keep but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.
— Joseph Hall
'The Rapture of Elijah', The Works of Joseph Hall, Vol 2, Contemplations (1808), 27.
In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
(1987) -- 
