Quotes about Research
Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people. For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could b
— Albert Einstein
When I don't know the answer to something, I write a book about it because it gives me a chance to explore it and go to some people who do have the answers.
— Philip Yancey
When a doctoral student at Princeton asked, "What is there left in the world for original dissertation research?" Albert Einstein replied, "Find out about prayer. Somebody must find out about prayer.
— Philip Yancey
As we begin this debate, I am confident that we will hear the supporters of this bill argue in the name of Ronald Reagan that this research is consistent with his long-held views about the sanctity of life.
— Mike Pence
Researchers have found there is simply no correlation between hurry or Type-A behavior and productivity.
— John Ortberg
Don't take my word for it! I challenge you to do your own homework.
— Glenn Beck
Middle English is an exciting field - almost uncharted, I begin to think, because as soon as one turns detailed personal attention on to any little corner of it, the received notions and ideas seem to crumple up and fall to pieces - as far as language goes, at any rate.
— JRR Tolkien
It is understandable that people want to know how it affects them. But as a scientist, I would hope society would be equally interested in fundamental science.
— Donna Strickland
Throughout history, people have studied pure science from a desire to understand the universe rather than practical applications for commercial gain. But their discoveries later turned out to have great practical benefits.
— Stephen Hawking
If they'd thought a bit more about biological evolution and spent less time cooking up nutty theories they might have uncovered a few simple truths.
— Cormac McCarthy
The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading, in order to write; a man will turn over half a library to make one book.
— Samuel Johnson
I watched a TV show where the scientist proudly showed how he could kill little mice by making a certain kind of loud noise.
— Jane Goodall