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“The fact that the author thinks slowly is not serious, but the fact that he publishes faster than he thinks is inexcusable.” quote by Wolfgang Pauli
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“The fact that the author thinks slowly is not serious, but the fact that he publishes faster than he thinks is inexcusable.”

Wolfgang Pauli

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Source Speech: Letter to a colleague, 1935

Thinking slowly is acceptable, but publishing faster than one's thinking is irresponsible.

In simple terms: Thinking slowly is okay; publishing too fast is bad.

Key Takeaway

Think before you publish.

Themes

responsibility communication integrity

Mood

critical reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic publishing
  • media releases
  • research presentations
  • public statements

Key Concepts

ethics cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure quality before release?
  • What checks can prevent premature publishing?
A Different Perspective

Speed can compromise accuracy and credibility.

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