True, the initial ideas are in general those of an individual, but the establishment of the reality and … - Willard Libby

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The traveler without money will sing before the robber. [Lat. , Cantabit vacuus coram latrone viator. ]

Willard Libby

True, the initial ideas are in general those of an individual, but the establishment of the reality and truth is in general the work of more than one person.

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You honor me greatly and beyond my ability as an individual but in so doing you honor my colleagues also who made possible the results you have cited.

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