It was because of Henderson that I stayed... It was he and he alone who kept me in Toronto and in Canada. Were it not for Henderson, I believe insulin would have been a product of the United States.
Interpretation
This quote highlights the vital role of collaboration and support in achieving significant scientific breakthroughs.
Frederick Banting credits his collaborator, Henderson, for keeping him in Canada, which ultimately allowed for the successful discovery and development of insulin. This underscores the importance of teamwork in research and the impact that individuals can have on each other's careers and successes.
In practice
Mentioning this quote in a speech about the importance of collaboration in scientific research.
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The unity of all science consists alone in its method, not in its material.
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