Business Quote by Louis Bromfield
“Whether we fail or not, we shall not be kept from continuing our mission by those who claim it can't be done. ...Indeed the whole of agricultural and livestock science and even human medicine, if sound, is merely the business of discovering certain natural patterns already in existence, putting together the various pieces and discovering their relationship to the whole universe; indeed such a process is science itself”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Land of the Free, Louis Bromfield, 1940
Persistence in the face of doubt, emphasizing that scientific discovery is about uncovering existing natural patterns and linking them to larger truths.
In simple terms: Keep moving forward despite skeptics; science reveals hidden patterns.
Key Takeaway
Do not let doubt stop progress.
Themes
perseverance
science
discovery
Mood
determined
inquisitive
Type
motivational
analytical
When to use this quote
- research projects
- policy making
- agricultural development
- medical breakthroughs
Key Concepts
Epistemology
systems thinking
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns have you overlooked?
- How can you validate assumptions in your work?
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