Biographies Quote by Edward Teller
“[Chemistry] laboratory work was my first challenge. ... I still carry the scars of my first discovery-that test-tubes are fragile.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Scientific symposium, 1950
Laboratory work taught him fragility of test tubes and scientific discovery.
In simple terms: Lab work showed how delicate experiments are.
Respect the fragility of scientific tools.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- lab safety
- education
- innovation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance caution with innovation?
- What lessons arise from early scientific setbacks?
Overemphasis on fragility may hinder bold experiments.