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We shall be forced to attempt planned and directed research employing hundreds of workers for many years, and this cannot be done without risking the loss of independence and originality. This is a serious and fundamental obstacle but it may be overcome in two ways.
John Desmond Bernal
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"We shall be forced to attempt planned and directed research employing hundreds of workers for many years, and this cannot be done without risking the loss of independence and originality. This is a serious and fundamental obstacle but it may be overcome in two ways."
— John Desmond Bernal

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We shall be forced to attempt planned and directed research employing hundreds of workers for many years, and this cannot be done without risking the loss of independence and originality. This is a serious and fundamental obstacle but it may be overcome in two ways. — John Desmond Bernal

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John Desmond Bernal was a Scientist from United Kingdom (1901–1971).

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This quote is attributed to John Desmond Bernal, a Scientist from United Kingdom.
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John Desmond Bernal lived from 1901 – 1971.