Baby Quote by Richard Doll
“Basic research is not the same as development. A crash programme for the latter may be successful; but for the former it is like trying to make nine women pregnant at once in the hope of getting a baby in a month's time.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Lecture, 1970s
Basic research seeks new knowledge; development applies it. Rushing research like a crash program is ineffective.
In simple terms: Research discovers, development applies.
Key Takeaway
Focus on discovery before scaling.
Themes
research
development
innovation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
educational
informative
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- R&D budgeting
- academic labs
- industry partnerships
Key Concepts
Scientific method
knowledge transfer
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance curiosity-driven research with practical outcomes?
- What incentives support long-term basic research?
A Different Perspective
Research cannot be forced to produce immediate results.
