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The quote in question is attributed to physicist John Archibald Wheeler, emphasizing the importance of knowing the answer before starting a problem. It reflects a principle often taught to graduate students in physics. The specific wording discussed is, "Never start a problem unless you know the answer in advance." Participants in the discussion confirm its significance and popularity among students. This quote serves as a foundational guideline in problem-solving within the scientific community.
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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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So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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