Aspiration Quote by Arthur Compton
“Faith gives the courage to live and do. Scientists, with their disciplined thinking, like others, need a basis for the good life, for aspiration, for courage to do great deeds. They need a faith to live by. The hope of the world lies in those who have such faith and who use the methods of science to make their visions become real. Visions and hope and faith are not part of science. They are beyond the nature that science knows. Of such is the religion that gives meaning to life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Scientific Ethics Lecture, 1955
Science needs a guiding belief system to inspire courage and purpose beyond empirical facts.
In simple terms: Faith fuels scientific ambition.
Key Takeaway
Integrate belief with scientific work.
Themes
faith
science
purpose
courage
meaning
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research projects
- policy making
- education reform
- public outreach
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
ethics
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief shape scientific goals?
- Can science thrive without a sense of purpose?
A Different Perspective
Faith may conflict with empirical rigor.
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