Quote by Maria Montessori

What is a scientist? We give the name scientist to the type of man who has felt experiment to be a means guiding him to search out the deep truth of life, to lift a veil from its fascinating secrets, and who, in this pursuit, has felt arising within him a love for the mysteries of nature, so passionate as to annihilate the thought of himself.

What is a scientist? We give the name scientist to the type

Summary

This quote defines a scientist as someone who uses experiments to uncover profound truths about life. They are driven by a curiosity that compels them to shed light on the enigmatic secrets of nature. In the process, they develop an intense love for the mysteries they explore, to the point where their own ego becomes insignificant. The quote highlights the scientist's selfless devotion to unraveling the unknown, driven solely by the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

By Maria Montessori

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