Accepting Quote by Michael Specter
“I have never earned one penny from any pharmaceutical company. I will never accept one penny from them either. Ever.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Cost of Pharma, The Atlantic, 2020
The author has never accepted money from drug companies and pledges never to, emphasizing independence and integrity.
In simple terms: He refuses pharma money.
Maintain financial independence.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- reporting
- research funding
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to fund independent work?
- What are alternatives to pharma money?
Funding may limit resources.