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The scientific man does not aim at an immediate result. He does not expect that his advanced ideas will be readily taken up. His work is like that of the planter - for the future. His duty is to lay the foundation for those who are to come, and point the way.

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Nikola Tesla explains that the scientific man's work is not focused on immediate results or gaining instant recognition. Instead, they aim to pave the way for future generations by laying the foundation and advancing ideas that may not be readily embraced in the present.
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Inventor, Serbian
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, and mechanical engineer.
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