Advancement Quote by Peter Agre
“It is a remarkable honor to receive a Nobel Prize, because it not only recognizes discoveries, but also their usefulness to the advancement of fundamental science.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Prize Acceptance, Peter Agre, 2003
The award honors both discovery and practical impact on science advancement.
In simple terms: Nobel prizes reward useful discoveries.
Value usefulness in research.
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When to use this quote
- grant applications
- research proposals
- policy making
- public outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your work benefits science?
- What metrics define usefulness?
Impact may be hard to measure immediately.