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James D. Watson

Science moves with the spirit of an adventure characterized both by youthful arrogance and by the belief that the truth, once found, would be simple as well as pretty.

James D. Watson

Science

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Science progresses through a bold and confident drive, much like an eager explorer who expects that discovering the truth will be straightforward and elegant. This mindset combines a daring attitude with the hope that complex problems will ultimately have clear and beautiful solutions.

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