Achieve Quote by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
“Do not undertake a scientific career in quest of fame or money. There are easier and better ways to reach them. Undertake it only if nothing else will satisfy you; for nothing else is probably what you will receive. Your reward will be the widening of the horizon as you climb. And if you achieve that reward you will ask no other.”
About This Quote
Science should be pursued for curiosity, not for fame or money; true reward is expanding knowledge.
In simple terms: Science for love of discovery, not fame.
Key Takeaway
Pursue science for its own sake.
Themes
motivation
ethics
career choice
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
career
When to use this quote
- academic research
- teaching
- grant writing
- career counseling
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
scientific purpose
reward of knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your scientific curiosity?
- How would you handle fame if it arrived?
A Different Perspective
Financial incentives can corrupt scientific integrity.
