Quote by Jacob Bronowski
It doesn't matter whether you're talking about bombs or the intelligence quotients of one race as against another if a man is a scientist, like me, he'll always say Publish and be damned.
Summary
This quote, attributed to scientist Sir Peter Medawar, highlights the commitment of a true scientist to the pursuit of knowledge and the dissemination of findings. It suggests that regardless of the potentially controversial or contentious nature of the research, a scientist will prioritize sharing their discoveries with the world. The phrase "Publish and be damned" implies that potential negative consequences or criticism should not deter scientists from the duty of contributing to the collective understanding and advancement of scientific knowledge.
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