My first reaction on being awarded the Nobel Prize was…
“My first reaction on being awarded the Nobel Prize was, actually, I thought of Fischer Black, my colleague. He unfortunately had passed away. And there was no doubt in my mind that if he were still alive, he would have been a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize.”
About This Quote
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Scholes honors late colleague Fischer Black, acknowledging his influence and expressing that the award feels shared.
In simple terms: Scholes credits Black for the Nobel.
Key Takeaway
Give credit to collaborators and mentors.
Themes
gratitude
collaboration
legacy
science
Mood
humble
reflective
Type
academic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- award ceremony
- academic conference
- research team
- public lecture
Key Concepts
Nobel Prize
financial economics
mentor-mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging peers affect your work?
- What would you do to honor a late mentor?
A Different Perspective
Awards can overlook contributions of others.