Ye mariners of England! That guard our native seas; Whose flag has braved a thousand years, The battle and the breeze!

The proud, the cold untroubled heart of stone, that never mused on sorrow but its own.

Fundamental assumptions in general and scientific assumptions in particular are so hard to overturn because they are based on belief. Beliefs are so hard to overcome because they are irrational and therefore do not yield to logical argument.

The meteor flag of England Shall yet terrific burn, Till danger's troubled night depart, And the star of peace return.

The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree.

Ye mariners of England! That guard our native seas; Whose flag has braved a thousand years, The battle and the breeze!

The combat deepens. On, ye brave, Who rush to glory or the grave! Wave, Munich! all thy banners wave, And charge with all thy chivalry!