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“I built on the efforts of a previous scientist, others will build on the work I'm doing and if I look at the whole scope from chemistry to biology to physics, it's just the list is too long to mention just one and it's not fair to the others.” quote by Ahmed H. Zewail
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“I built on the efforts of a previous scientist, others will build on the work I'm doing and if I look at the whole scope from chemistry to biology to physics, it's just the list is too long to mention just one and it's not fair to the others.”

Ahmed H. Zewail

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Scientific progress builds on past work; acknowledging collaborators ensures fairness and humility.

In simple terms: Science is a collaborative chain.

Key Takeaway

Credit all contributors.

Themes

collaboration humility science legacy

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

academic ethical

When to use this quote

  • Research labs
  • grant proposals
  • publication authorship

Key Concepts

Interdisciplinary research academic ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can institutions enforce fair attribution?
  • What role does mentorship play?
A Different Perspective

Credit can be overlooked in competitive fields.

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