Adequate Quote by C.P. Snow
“I should never have made a good scientist, but I should have made a perfectly adequate one.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Two Cultures, 1959
Acknowledges personal scientific limitations, aspiring for adequacy over brilliance.
In simple terms: He wanted to be adequately scientific.
Key Takeaway
Accept realistic personal limits.
Themes
self‑assessment
science
humility
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
academic
personal
When to use this quote
- academic planning
- research projects
- career counseling
Key Concepts
personal growth
career expectations
scientific contribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ambition with humility?
- What defines “adequate” in your field?
A Different Perspective
May discourage striving for excellence.
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