A principle for living
Do not accept established ideas uncritically; test assumptions and be willing to overturn them when the facts demand it.
Chien-Shiung Wu
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Do not accept established ideas uncritically; test assumptions and be willing to overturn them when the facts demand it.
Let excellence and integrity guide your life, even when recognition comes slowly or not at all.
89 upvotes · 16 borrowsAccept that science advances through patience, collaboration, and the willingness to revise one’s beliefs.
71 upvotes · 12 borrowsBe humble before nature: the universe is more complex than our theories, and reality should have the final word.
41 upvotes · 18 borrowsStand for fairness and equal opportunity, especially for women and other underrepresented people in science.
12 upvotes · 16 borrowsBelieve that talent should be judged by merit, not by gender, nationality, or social background.
76 upvotes · 26 borrowsRespect the power of education and lifelong learning as the foundation of scientific and personal growth.
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