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. "The greatness of individuals can be decided only by those who live after them, not by their contemporaries." 2 D; P% y7 d0 A$ r
0 Q1 C6 f2 q7 Y: m' V) U一个人是否伟大是由后人评定的而非他同时代的人。
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$ ?7 _* u- {3 q: j7 F1. We do not require a rear-view mirror to recognize artistic greatness— whether in music, visual arts, or literature. The reason for this is simple: art can be judged at face value.
6 B! ]7 \* T, R2. In contrast, in the sciences it is difficult to identify greatness without the benefit of historical perspective. : w0 _/ J6 P! a6 d" g
3. In the realm of business, in some cases great achievement is recognizable immediately, while in other cases it is not.
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: `1 G. q* Z3 I3 H1 G0 f R3 x"Scholars and researchers should not be concerned with whether their work makes a contribution to the larger society. It is more important that they pursue their individual interests, however unusual or idiosyncratic those interests may seem."
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@# B g7 E8 |: s+ Y我们不应该仅仅关注学者和研究者的著作能否对社会做出贡献。更重要的是关注他们如何追求实现自己的兴趣,无论那些兴趣显得是多么的非同寻常。
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9 v2 v: D/ K6 n4 V; N& ^1. Who is to decide which areas of academic inquiry are worthwhile? Scholars cannot be left to decide; nor can regulators and legislators.
( o. K/ |. p7 s1 b6 V: T; @9 h u5 o4 ]2. Secondly, by human nature we are motivated to pursue those activities in which we excel.
' l' u& m0 I8 A" ?3. Thirdly, it is “idiosyncratic” and ”unusual” avenues of inquiry that lead to greatest contributions to society.
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