The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth.

History proves abundantly that pure science, undertaken without regard to applications to human needs, is usually ultimately of direct benefit to mankind.

Only a small part of scientific progress has resulted from planned search for specific objectives. A much more important part has been made possible by the freedom of the individual to follow his own curiosity.

Medicine also disregards national boundaries.

And literature frequently rises to heights that make it international.

The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth.

A chemist who does not know mathematics is seriously handicapped.