American - Physicist | July 28, 1915 - January 27, 2015
Science is exploration. The fundamental nature of exploration is that we don't know what's there. We can guess and hope and aim to find out certain things, but we have to expect surprises.
Charles H. Townes
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Much public thinking follows a rut. The same thing is true in science. People get stuck and don't look in other directions.
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In many cases, people who win a Nobel prize, their work slows down after that because of the distractions. Yes, fame is rewarding, but it's a pity if it keeps you from doing the work you are good at.
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