The core objective of modern science is to explore truth. While scientific methods may change according to time and place, the goal of science—to seek the truth, which is the spirit of science—remains eternally unchanged. —Zhu Kezhen
Science is never a finished book and never will be. Every major achievement brings new questions. Any development, over time, will encounter new and serious difficulties. —Albert Einstein
A scientist who has no time to think is a hopeless one. If he cannot change his daily routine to carve out sufficient time for reflection, he is best advised to give up science. —Lubyshev
There is often the situation where the pioneers who open new paths in science and technology are not the famous figures in the scientific community, but rather obscure, ordinary practitioners and innovators. —Stalin
Scientific achievement is never obtained without labor; there is no other method besides sweating profusely. Passionate fantasy and a wholehearted desire cannot substitute for work. There is no such thing as "easy science" in the world. —Herzen
Scientists do not rely on individual thought alone, but rather synthesize the wisdom of thousands. Everyone thinks about one problem, and each does a part of the work, adding to the great edifice of knowledge being built. —Rutherford
There is no smooth path in science; the river of truth is filled with countless reefs and rapids. Only the herb-gatherer who does not fear climbing and the surfer who is unafraid of giant waves can reach the peak to pick the elixir and dive to the bottom to find the pearl. —Hua Luogeng
Imagination is more important than knowledge, for knowledge is limited, while imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, and is the prime mover of knowledge evolution. In a serious sense, imagination is a substantial factor in scientific research. —Albert Einstein
