It occurred to him that ruler and compass could perhaps be separated, as water can into two gases; but he was assailed by doubts and fears often attendant upon research.
Ito ang nangyari sa kanya na pinuno at palibot ay marahil ay separated, tulad ng tubig ay maaaring sa dalawang gases; ngunit siya ay assailed by doubts at takot madalas na nag-aalaga sa research.