The final outcome cannot be known, either to the originator of a new theory, or to his colleagues and critics, who are bent on falsifying it. Thus, the scientific innovator may feel all the more lonely and uncertain.
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"The final outcome cannot be known, either to the originator of a new theory, or to his colleagues and critics, who are bent on falsifying it. Thus, the scientific innovator may feel all the more lonely and uncertain." — Peter D. Mitchell #sciencediscovery
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The final outcome cannot be known, either to the originator of a new theory, or to his colleagues and critics, who are bent on falsifying it. Thus, the scientific innovator may feel all the more lonely and uncertain. — Peter D. Mitchell
About Peter D. Mitchell
Peter D. Mitchell was a Scientist from United Kingdom (1920–1992).
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This quote is attributed to Peter D. Mitchell, a Scientist from United Kingdom.
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Peter D. Mitchell lived from 1920 – 1992.
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