"I guess they just took it for granted that that was what I was interested in and let nature take its course"
- Clyde Tombaugh
About this Quote
This quote by Clyde Tombaugh is a reflection on his experience of being motivated to pursue his passion for astronomy. He recommends that his friends and family assumed that he had an interest in astronomy and enabled him to pursue it without any interference. He indicates that his friends and family trusted his capabilities and enabled him to follow his dreams with no pressure or judgement. This quote is a testimony to the importance of having a supportive environment in order to pursue one's enthusiasms. It also highlights the importance of having faith in one's own abilities and relying on that nature will take its course. This quote is a tip that with the ideal support and motivation, anything is possible.
This quote is written / told by Clyde Tombaugh between February 4, 1906 and January 17, 1997. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA.
The author also have 26 other quotes.
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