There we measure shadows, and we search among ghostly errors of measurement for landmarks that are scarcely more substantial.
Edwin Powell HubbleRead
It was because of Henderson that I stayed... It was he and he alone who kept me in Toronto and in Canada. Were it not for Henderson, I believe insulin would have been a product of the United States.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the vital role of collaboration and support in achieving significant scientific breakthroughs.
Frederick Banting credits his collaborator, Henderson, for keeping him in Canada, which ultimately allowed for the successful discovery and development of insulin. This underscores the importance of teamwork in research and the impact that individuals can have on each other's careers and successes.
Themes
InsulinCollaborationScienceSupportTeamwork
In practice
Example use cases
Mentioning this quote in a speech about the importance of collaboration in scientific research.
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