Only by strict specialization can the scientific worker become fully conscious, for once and perhaps never again in his lifetime, that he has achieved something that will endure. A really definitive and good accomplishment is today always a specialized act.
Meaning of the quote
To become truly aware that you have done something important and lasting, you need to focus on one specific area of work or study. These days, great achievements are almost always the result of deep expertise in a particular field.
About Max Weber
Max Weber was a prominent German sociologist, historian, and political economist whose ideas continue to influence social theory and research. He is regarded as one of the founding fathers of sociology, alongside Marx and Durkheim, and made significant contributions to the development of the social sciences.
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