continuing

The scientist differs from the ordinary observer and student in degree rather than in method. The former proceeds with caution ; testing, trying and weighing each step of his experiments; makes his observations as abundant as possible; compares the results of his work with those of others, when possible; and thus deduces from these what he believes to the " laws." 

The ordinary observer, on the contrary, proceeds less methodically; is content with less exhaustive experiments, and decides off-hand. But between the two extremes there are so many shades that he is a reckless individual who will say,  "Here is the dividing line." So, let the scoffer beware, for he, himself, may be a truer scientist than the man at whom he scoffs.

from The Bee-keepers’ review
by the National Bee-keepers' Association
Publication date 1888


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