A Quote by Alfred the Great

Science moves, but slowly, slowly, creeping on from point to point.

Alfred the Great

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Creeping Moves Point Science Slowly

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Alfred the Great
Royalty
849 - October 26, 899

Science moves, but slowly, slowly, creeping on from point to point. ... Yet I doubt not through the ages one increasing purpose runs, And the thoughts of men are widened with the process of the suns. ... Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.

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