This not being pleasing, and less profitable to me, I…
““This not being pleasing, and less profitable to me, I consulted with my two brothers, Dr. Reason and Dr. Experience, and took a voyage to visit my mother Nature, by whose advice, together with the help of Dr. Diligence, I at last obtained my desire; and, being warned by Mr. Honesty, a stranger in our days, to publish it to the world, I have done it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Reason, experience, and diligence guide discovery; honesty warns against misuse, leading to publication of findings.
In simple terms: Science progresses through reason, experience, and honesty.
Combine observation with ethical publishing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- laboratory research
- field studies
- academic publishing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to maintain integrity in research?
- What role does honesty play in science?
Commercial pressures may bias results.