Author of quotes: William Ockham
What can be done through fewer [assumptions] should not be done on the basis of more.
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Viker 22-05-2020 / 07:55
You will protect me with the sword, and I leave you the word.
Quote Explanation: legendary words, allegedly sent the German Emperor Ludwig IV the Bavarian, whom Ockham was forced to seek protection in 1328 from the wrath of the Pope, dissatisfied with his scientific statements.
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MegaMozg 16-01-2017 / 13:35
Should not attract new entities without extreme necessity.
(Do not multiply things without necessity.)
Quote Explanation: the methodological principle called "Occam's razor".
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MegaMozg 16-01-2017 / 11:40