The real point of honor [for a scientist] is not to be always right. It is to dare to propose new ideas, and then to check them. (Pierre-Gilles de Gennes)

The real point of honor [for a scientist] is not to be always right. It is to dare to propose new ideas, and then to check them.

Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

Related topics

check dare honor point propose real right scientist

Related quotes

What is the right exchange rate at one point is not necessarily the right exchange rate at another. View quote
Norman Lamont
I want to reach the point where people hear my name and immediately think of real country music. View quote
George Strait
The first duty of a human being is to assume the right relationship to society -- more briefly, to find your real job, and do it. View quote
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Lets have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it. View quote
Abraham Lincoln
I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts. View quote
Abraham Lincoln