Michael Faraday, a pivotal figure in scientific history, is highlighted for his intellectual humility and dedication to empirical science. Known for discovering the principles of the electric motor and liquefying gases, Faraday emphasized that observable facts must always precede theories. His quote, "I hold my theories on the tips of my fingers, so that the merest breath of fact will blow them away," encapsulates his lifelong commitment to evidence-based research and willingness to abandon ideas when facts dictated.