Morning Science Quote

 An essential prerequisite [for genius] is a particular skepticism. [The scientist] must have refused to acquiesce in certain previously accepted conclusions. This argues a kind of an imperviousness to the opinions of others, notably of authorities.

- Ernest Jones, "The Nature of Genius" Scientific Monthly February 1957

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