Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote

A scientific researcher must always think of himself as a member of a jury. His only concern should be the adequacy of the evidence and the clarity of the proofs which support it. Guided by this, he will form his opinion and cast his vote without regard for whether he shares the author's views.


Scientific Studies (Volume 12), Chapter VIII (pp. 306-307)


A scientific researcher must always think of himself as a member of a jury. His only concern should be the adequacy of the evidence and the clarity...

A scientific researcher must always think of himself as a member of a jury. His only concern should be the adequacy of the evidence and the clarity...

A scientific researcher must always think of himself as a member of a jury. His only concern should be the adequacy of the evidence and the clarity...

A scientific researcher must always think of himself as a member of a jury. His only concern should be the adequacy of the evidence and the clarity...