Scientific Star: Newton

Author: Yang Zhenghe
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: After the 19th century, world civilization advanced with thunderous force, constantly innovating. All these progresses should be entirely credited to the new scientific foundation established by Newton. Newton grew up in a remote rural area. Due to losing his father at birth and his mother later marrying someone else, he developed a solitary personality. Initially, his schoolwork was not good, and he was looked down upon by his classmates. However, in a fight, the skinny Newton won, and his classmates' perception of him changed greatly. This incident made him realize: only by being stronger than others could he gain respect. Thus, Newton worked hard and eventually became a great scholar, creating immortal scientific achievements for humanity. A diamond, if buried underground for a long time, is no different from ordinary stone; Newton was indeed a rare genius, but if he had relied solely on talent and refused to work hard, he would have ended up as an unknown farmer. His story proves the old saying: "Success is one percent talent and ninety-nine percent effort."