Application Quote by Lord Kelvin
“There cannot be a greater mistake than that of looking superciliously upon practical applications of science. The life and soul of science is its practical application...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Royal Society Lecture, 1905
Criticizes dismissing practical uses of science, urging that real value lies in application.
In simple terms: Practical use is the soul of science.
Apply science to improve life.
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When to use this quote
- research funding
- industrial development
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can theory and practice complement each other?
- What practical impact excites you most?
May undervalue pure research.