Capes Quote by Apsley Cherry-Garrard
“We traveled for science: those three small embryos from Cape Crozier, that weight of fossils from Barkley Island, and that mass of material less spectacular but gathered just as carefully hour by hour, in wind and drift, darkness and cold, was striven for in order that the world may have a little more knowledge, that it may build on what it knows instead of on what it thinks.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Worst Journey in the World" by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 1922
Scientists endure harsh conditions to gather data, believing knowledge advancement justifies hardship.
In simple terms: Endure hardship for knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Value perseverance in scientific pursuit.
Themes
science
exploration
hardship
knowledge
human curiosity
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
historical
scientific
When to use this quote
- polar expeditions
- field research
- academic projects
Key Concepts
research methodology
resilience
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the knowledge gained worth the sacrifice?
- How can we minimize hardship in research?
A Different Perspective
Physical and mental toll may outweigh benefits; ethical concerns about resource use.
