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The discussion centers around the attribution of a quote related to problem-solving principles in physics, specifically the quote "Never start a problem unless you know the answer in advance." The correct attribution is to physicist John Archibald Wheeler, who articulated this principle as his first moral guideline. Participants confirm the quote's significance among graduate students, emphasizing its importance in scientific calculations and methodologies.

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Its a quote I want to use it on a proof, I just don't want to screw it up and attribute it to Feynman (though its a good chance its his). I also don't remember the precise wording.

It goes something like this

? said:
Never start a problem unless you know the answer in advance

Thanks guys! I know one of you knows this, its pretty damn famous, about every graduate student gets it drilled into their heads!
 
Wheeler!

Thanks!
 
It's one of my favourites! :smile:
 

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