Berkeley Quote by Bryce S. DeWitt
![“Cecile was teaching in Berkeley and I was [at Livermore]. He probably had, could have had, some influence on Teller, [for] Teller was quite generous in allowing me one whole semester off to be at Berkeley to work on something and also a semester off at the Institute for Advanced Study. Then I won…” quote by Bryce S. DeWitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/621/bryce-s-dewitt-225069_berkeley_cecile-was-teaching-in-berkeley-and-i-wa_2608230.jpg)
““Cecile was teaching in Berkeley and I was [at Livermore]. He probably had, could have had, some influence on Teller, [for] Teller was quite generous in allowing me one whole semester off to be at Berkeley to work on something and also a semester off at the Institute for Advanced Study. Then I won the Gravity Research Foundation first prize.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oral History with Bryce DeWitt, 1970s
He credits a mentor’s support for enabling a pivotal research opportunity that led to a major award.
In simple terms: A mentor’s help opened doors to success.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentorship and give it.
Themes
career
science
mentorship
recognition
Mood
grateful
reflective
Type
inspirational
historical
When to use this quote
- Graduate research
- career advancement
- academic collaborations
Key Concepts
Academic networking
research opportunities
grant awards
Questions to Reflect On
- Who has helped you achieve a breakthrough?
- How can you support others similarly?
A Different Perspective
Success often depends on external support, not just personal effort.
