"My interest in the sciences started with mathematics in the very beginning, and later with chemistry in early high school and the proverbial home chemistry set"
- Rudolph A. Marcus
About this Quote
Rudolph A. Marcus' quote talks to his lifelong interest in the sciences. He mentions that his interest began with mathematics in the very beginning, and then later on with chemistry in early high school. He likewise mentions the "proverbial house chemistry set," which most likely refers to the chemistry sets that were popular in the 1950s and 1960s. These sets were often used by kids to explore the basics of chemistry, and it is likely that Marcus used one of these sets to enhance his interest in the sciences. This quote talks to Marcus' long-lasting enthusiasm for the sciences, and how it began with mathematics and chemistry in his early years. It also talks to the significance of having access to resources like chemistry sets, which can assist to cultivate an interest in the sciences.
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