James Hutton Quotes

The past history of our globe must be explained by what can be seen to be happening now. No powers are to be employed that are not natural to the globe, no action to be admitted except those of which we know the principle.
James Hutton

History, Past, Action

What more can we require? Nothing but time.
James Hutton

Time, Nothing, Require

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Nationality: Scottish

Type: Scientist

Born: June 3, 1726

Died: March 26, 1797

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