My latter schooldays and my university days were during the war, when science - physics, in particular - was a very important and glamorous subject. A lot of us felt that if we couldn't get into science, we might try engineering or medicine.

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This quote reflects the speaker's experience of growing up during a time of war, where science, especially physics, held significant importance and allure. The speaker highlights the prevailing sentiment among their generation that pursuing a career in science was prestigious and desirable. Acknowledging the limited opportunities to directly engage in scientific research, the quote suggests that many individuals, including the speaker, considered alternative paths such as engineering or medicine as viable options to contribute to scientific progress during those times.

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