![The longing to behold this pre-established harmony [of phenomena and theoretical principles] is the source of the inexhaustible patience and perseverance with which Planck has devoted himself ... The state of mind which enables a man to do work of this kind is akin to that of the religious worshiper or the lover; the daily effort comes from no deliberate intention or program, but straight from the heart.](/assets/img/quote-photos/the-longing-to-behold-this-pre-established-harmony-of-phenomena-and-theoretical.jpg)
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If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment. Henry David Thoreau
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