Gaze Quote by Kathy Reichs
““Great!” I rubbed my hands together. “Which one first?” Anders’s eyebrows rose. “Tory, that’s a hefty request. Those machines are extremely expensive. We rarely log time on them for side projects.” He pauses, lips pursed. “Your teacher couldn’t have reasonably expected you to conduct a full microscopic analysis. How would you? I think you’ll be okay with just the swab.” “Of course we will.” Hi elbow-jabbed my side. “Tory’s such a kidder. Let’s run the mass spectrometer. ” He flashed a “get a load of this guy” face at Anders while aiming a thumb back at me. “What a joker!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Bone Garden”, 2007
The narrator highlights the tension between limited resources and scientific curiosity, urging pragmatic compromises in research.
In simple terms: Science balances cost with curiosity.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize feasible experiments.
Themes
science
resource constraints
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
explanatory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- lab work
- grant applications
- student projects
Key Concepts
budgeting
experimental design
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the ethical limits of cutting corners?
- How to justify resource allocation?
A Different Perspective
Compromising may limit discovery depth.
