Discovery-of-oxygen Quote by Carl Wilhelm Scheele
““Neue Phaenomena zu erklären, dieses macht meine Sorgen aus, und wie froh ist der Forscher, wenn er das so fleissig Gesuche findet, eine Ergötzung wobei das Herz lacht. To explain new phenomena, that is my task; and how happy is the scientist when he finds what he so diligently sought, a pleasure that gladdens the heart.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with a colleague, 1775
Scientific discovery brings joy when diligent effort uncovers new truths.
In simple terms: Scientists feel happiness discovering new things.
Key Takeaway
Pursue curiosity with diligence.
Themes
science
curiosity
joy
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
scientific
motivational
When to use this quote
- lab experiments
- field observations
- academic publishing
- personal study
Key Concepts
research methodology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to keep searching for answers?
- How do you handle disappointment in research?
A Different Perspective
Not all discoveries are immediately useful; effort may lead to dead ends.
