Ricardo Galvão quotes

The leader of any country should be aware that in scientific matters there is no authority above the sovereignty of science. (Ricardo Galvão)
This attraction to exploration, to the unknown, to great journeys, great conquests, has always existed in the human spirit, even in very crude conditions, .... very backward conditions. View quote
Ricardo Galvão
We must always fight against assaults and attacks on science, regardless of our party or political ideology. View quote
Ricardo Galvão
Science has always suffered pressure from the powerful and its results are very disturbing; and the times when scientists have backed down, it has not been good for humanity. View quote
Ricardo Galvão
The Bolsonaro government had no idea what its attack on INPE data would mean in the international context. View quote
Ricardo Galvão
...To say to a scientist that your data is lying could mean the end of a career. And the data weren't mine, but from my colleagues at INPE. View quote
Ricardo Galvão
That was a direct punch to my scientist soul. View quote
Ricardo Galvão
I defended the INPE work. I knew that I would definitely be fired. But it was a successful strategy. INPE received so much media exposure that it was in an almost unassailable position. View quote
Ricardo Galvão
...So it wouldn't be the attack of a blunt and completely ignorant president that would make me give up on a life decision I made so many years ago. View quote
Ricardo Galvão