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Konrad Lorenz. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceTrans. M. Latzke (1966), p. 8

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Lorenz, K. (n.d.). It is a good morning exercise for a research scientist to discard a pet hypothesis every day before breakfast. It keeps him young. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36867-it-is-a-good-morning-exercise-for-a/

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Lorenz, Konrad. “It is a good morning exercise for a research scientist to discard a pet hypothesis every day before breakfast. It keeps him young.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36867-it-is-a-good-morning-exercise-for-a/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Lorenz, Konrad. “It is a good morning exercise for a research scientist to discard a pet hypothesis every day before breakfast. It keeps him young.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/36867-it-is-a-good-morning-exercise-for-a/.

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