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discovery

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The action of discovering; exposure to view; laying open; showing; as, the discovery of a plot.

A making known; revelation; disclosure; as, a bankrupt is bound to make a full discovery of his assets.

Finding out or ascertaining something previously unknown or unrecognized; as, Harvey's discovery of the circulation of the blood.

That which is discovered; a thing found out, or for the first time ascertained or recognized; as, the properties of the magnet were an important discovery.

Exploration; examination.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude. William James

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. Daniel J. Boorstin

The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude. Oprah Winfrey

The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand. Frank Herbert

The real journey of discovery begins in old age. Angolan Proverb

A proverb is the horse that can carry one swiftly to the discovery of ideas. Yoruba Proverb

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