Accommodate Quote by Wilhelm Ostwald
““Die Wissenschaft ist ein Land, welches die Eigenschaft hat, um so mehr Menschen beherbergen zu können, je mehr Bewohner sich darin sammeln; sie ist ein Schatz, der um so grösser wird, je mehr man ihn teilt. Darum kann jeder von uns in seiner Art seine Arbeit tun, und die Gemeinsamkeit bedeutet nicht Gleichförmigkeit. Science is one land, having the ability to accommodate even more people, as more residents gather in it; it is a treasure that is the greater the more it is shared. Because of that, each of us can do his work in his own way, and the common ground does not mean conformity.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Science as a Shared Treasure" (translation), early 20th century
Science thrives when knowledge is shared; collaboration expands its capacity, and diversity of approaches enriches progress without enforcing uniformity.
In simple terms: Sharing science makes it grow and stay diverse.
Key Takeaway
Share knowledge, embrace diversity.
Themes
science
collaboration
diversity
knowledge sharing
community
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research labs
- academic conferences
- open‑source projects
- interdisciplinary teams
Key Concepts
collective intelligence
open access
non‑conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we encourage open science?
- What risks arise from too much uniformity?
A Different Perspective
Sharing can be hindered by proprietary interests or cultural barriers.
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