A principle for living
Maintain intellectual independence and do not be constrained by authority, convention, or prejudice.
J. C. Bose
70 upvotes · 38 borrows · about 1 hour ago
Maintain intellectual independence and do not be constrained by authority, convention, or prejudice.
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