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Scientific discovery and scientific knowledge have been achieved only by those who have gone in pursuit of it without an
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"Scientific discovery and scientific knowledge have been achieved only by those who have gone in pursuit of it without any practical purpose whatsoever in view"

- Max Planck

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In this quote, Max Planck highlights the importance of pure interest and enthusiasm in the pursuit of clinical discovery and knowledge. He recommends that true breakthroughs and improvements in science can just be accomplished by those who are driven by a genuine desire to comprehend the world around them, rather than by any useful or practical intentions. This suggests that the most considerable clinical discoveries are not made with a particular goal or application in mind, but rather through an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. Planck's words serve as a suggestion that the pure pursuit of understanding is a powerful force that can result in remarkable discoveries and advancements in the field of science.

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Max Planck This quote is written / told by Max Planck between April 23, 1858 and October 4, 1947. He was a famous Scientist from Germany. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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