Always Quote by Jack W. Szostak
“I do not know why I have always been fascinated by science or why I have been driven by the intense desire to make some original contribution. And although I have had some degree of success as a scientist, it is hard to say precisely why.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Nobel Prize Lecture, Jack W. Szostak, 2009
The speaker feels an unexplainable pull toward science and a drive to create original work, despite not fully understanding the motivation.
In simple terms: Science feels like a mysterious calling.
Embrace curiosity even when reasons are unclear.
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When to use this quote
- research labs
- personal reflection
- career decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your curiosity?
- How can you sustain drive without explicit reasons?
Motivation may wane without clear purpose.