Academy Quote by Dale T. Mortensen
“My co-winners, Peter Diamond and Christopher Pissarides, and I wish to thank the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Nobel Foundation for this very great honor. We each feel privileged and humbled to be named the winners of the 2010 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences award ceremony, 2010
The laureates express gratitude for the honor, acknowledging humility and the collective nature of scientific achievement.
In simple terms: Winning the Nobel inspires gratitude and humility.
Key Takeaway
Accept honors with humility and thank collaborators.
Themes
gratitude
humility
recognition
science
collaboration
Mood
celebratory
humble
Type
formal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- research presentations
- policy advising
- academic mentorship
- public lectures
Key Concepts
Nobel Prize
economic research
academic excellence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility affect future research?
- What responsibilities come with high honors?
A Different Perspective
May understate personal contributions in collaborative work.
