Add Quote by John R. Platt
“We speak piously of ... making small studies that will add another brick to the temple of science. Most such bricks just lie around the brickyard.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Nature of Science", 1960
Scientific progress often builds on minor, incremental studies that may seem insignificant.
In simple terms: Small studies add up to big discoveries.
Key Takeaway
Value incremental research.
Themes
science
progress
incremental work
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
academic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- lab experiments
- grant proposals
- academic publishing
- collaborative projects
Key Concepts
research methodology
knowledge accumulation
Questions to Reflect On
- Which small studies have yielded big impacts?
- How to prioritize valuable incremental work?
A Different Perspective
Not all small studies lead to breakthroughs; some waste resources.
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