Edward Witten (1951) American theoretical physicist
as quoted by K.C. Cole, "A Theory of Everything" New York Times Magazine (1987) Oct.18
“I'm not clever enough to be a physicist.”
When asked about why he chose to become a biologist. UR Samtiden - Verklighetens magi http://urplay.se/172258 2012-10-27.
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The End.
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Context: When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
When I was Three
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When I was Four,
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When I was Five,
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