A principle for living
Treat science as a creative and moral calling, not merely a technical profession.
J. C. Bose
54 upvotes · 40 borrows · about 5 hours ago
Treat science as a creative and moral calling, not merely a technical profession.
Persevere in the face of institutional obstacles and continue your work with dignity and resolve.
72 upvotes · 18 borrowsRemain humble before nature, since discovery is made by listening carefully rather than imposing assumptions.
55 upvotes · 34 borrowsServe society through knowledge, but do not reduce truth to utility alone.
46 upvotes · 13 borrowsBelieve that even living systems deserve rigorous scientific study and can reveal deep laws of nature.
65 upvotes · 31 borrowsValue simplicity, clarity, and precision in both thought and experimentation.
14 upvotes · 39 borrowsRespect the unity of nature and look for connections across physics, biology, and life itself.
108 upvotes · 48 borrows