Only when I began studying chemical engineering at Oregon Agricultural College did I realize that I myself might discover something new about the nature of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author realized the potential for personal discovery while studying chemical engineering.
- In plain terms
- Studying engineering made him see he could find new truths about the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Education can reveal your capacity to contribute new knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What field made you realize your potential?
- How does study change your view of discovery?
Another view
Not everyone studying science will discover something new.
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