We should never abandon successful theories lightly. But we should also never confuse success with final truth.
Lavinia Heisenberg
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- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Interview with Petra Rudolf, European Physical Society, Gravity, curiosity and the courage to question the obvious (undated; accessed October 20, 2026); Interview read, including answer on what physics needs. Two adjacent complete sentences preserve caution alongside openness. 2023 is her award year
- Interview with Petra Rudolf, European Physical Society, Gravity, curiosity and the courage to question the obvious (undated; accessed October 20, 2026)
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