There is only one proved method of assisting the advancement of pure science—that of picking men of genius, backing them heavily, and leaving them to direct themselves.


Letter to the New York Times [August 13, 1945]

James Bryant Conant Quotes

There is only one proved method of assisting the advancement of pure science—that of picking men of genius, backing them heavily, and leaving them...

There is only one proved method of assisting the advancement of pure science—that of picking men of genius, backing them heavily, and leaving them...

There is only one proved method of assisting the advancement of pure science—that of picking men of genius, backing them heavily, and leaving them...

There is only one proved method of assisting the advancement of pure science—that of picking men of genius, backing them heavily, and leaving them...