Richard Feynman. Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman! (№ 229693)

For example, I was somewhat surprised by the words of my friend, who dealt with cosmology and astronomy. He was going to speak on the radio and thought about how to explain what is the practical value of his work. I said it simply does not exist. "Yeah, but then we do not receive financial support for further research," he said. I think it's unfair. If you play as a scientist, you have to explain to people what you are doing. But if they decide not to Fund your research, well, that is their right.