Induction from experiments demonstrates nothing, but it is the best way of arguing that nature allows

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• Conclusions drawn by induction from phenomena stand until new phenomena correct them, whatever hypotheses are imagined against them INIsaac Newtonc. 1713–1726
• Knowledge of cause and effect is never reached by reasoning a priori; it comes entirely from experience of things constantly conjoined DHDavid Humec. 1748
• Asserting the facts of good science, with the narrative that explains them, works where rebuttal may not AGAtul Gawande10 Jun 2016
• "There is no empirical evidence against my position" is not an argument for it. DLDan Luu7 Nov 2014
• Because uniform experience establishes the laws of nature, the proof against any miracle is as complete as an argument from experience can be DHDavid Humec. 1748

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