Science has helped us to understand and master ourselves, creating an elevated new form of human life, the wealth and beauty of which cannot be pictured today by the keenest imagination.
Albert Szent-GyorgyiRead
A discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Discovery often occurs when opportunity and readiness intersect.
This quote emphasizes that while discoveries may appear accidental, they often occur when an individual is intellectually prepared to recognize and seize unexpected opportunities. It suggests that having a prepared mind is essential for understanding and appreciating the serendipity of discoveries in various fields.
Themes
DiscoveryAccidentPreparedMindOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation, one might say, 'As Albert Szent-Gyorgyi observed, a discovery is said to be an accident meeting a prepared mind.'
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