Mary Wollstonecraft ShelleyIn other studies you go as far as other have gone before you, and there is nothing more to know; but in a scientific pursuit there is continual food for discovery and wonder.
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In other studies you go as far as other have gone before you, and there is nothing more to know; but in a scientific pursuit there is continual food for discovery and wonder. The idea that there is always more to learn is an important one. It's important because it keeps you engaged and it keeps you curious, so that you will continue to seek answers and discover new things. Having a solid knowledge base is important, but knowing what those answers mean and how to apply those answers to your real life is even more important.
Source: Frankenstein
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