As we tear into the walls of HT, dig behind cabinets not moved for years, we find treasures left behind. Sitting in the hallway this morning i found a small framed picture (possibly from Gebauer's office) of Theodore William Richards. In the frame was the beautiful quote that follows:"First and foremost, I should emphasize the overwhelming importance of perfect sincerity and truth; one must purge oneself of the very human tendency to look only at the favorable aspects of his work, and be ever on the lookout for self-deception (which may be quite unintentional). Next, one should never be content with a conventional experimental method or scientific point of view; one should be open-minded as to the possibility that the procedure or hypothesis may be incomplete. Each step should be questioned, and each possibility of improvement realized. And then, patience, patience! Only by unremitting, persistent labor can a lasting outcome be reached." T.W.R. (1868-1928).
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