William John Gies Quotes

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The youthful mind inclines to dissent and to discovery.

William John Gies

Teachers are simply your guides. You yourselves must do the travelling.

William John Gies

Without imagination research is like an ocean voyage without a compass - even though you may be always on the way, you may "get nowhere."

William John Gies

Research without imagination is pursuit rather than enquiry.

William John Gies

The prime virtues of honesty, courage and common sense... seem to be among the most important characteristics of successful investigators.

William John Gies

Research is inquisitiveness in action guided by common sense, and dominated by good judgment.

William John Gies

Through research we seek to learn more in order that we may do more and be more.

William John Gies

No man discovers, except by accident, who isn't inquisitive.

William John Gies