There comes a time when every scientist, even God, has to…
“There comes a time when every scientist, even God, has to write off an experiment.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even the greatest minds must abandon failed experiments to progress.
In simple terms: Scientists must discard unsuccessful work.
Accept failure and move forward.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lab work
- grant proposals
- peer review
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you let go of a failed project?
- How do you decide to stop an experiment?
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