[1]Richard P. Feynman: Dear George, Yours is the first honorary degree that I have been offered, and I thank you for considering me for such an honor. Howev

[1]Richard P. Feynman: Dear George, Yours is the first honorary degree that I have been offered, and I thank you for considering me for such an honor. However, I remember the work I did to get a real degree at Princeton and the guys on the same platform receiving honorary degrees without work—and felt an "honorary degree" was a debasement of the idea of a "degree which confirms certain work has been accomplished." It is like giving an "honorary electricians license." I swore then that if by chance I was ever offered one I would not accept it. Now at last (twenty-five years later) you have given me a chance to carry out my vow. So thank you, but I do not wish to accept the honorary degree you offered. Sincerely yours, Richard P. Feynman http://stancarey.tumblr.com/post/30867103451/why-richard-feynman-declined http://stancarey.tumblr.com/post/30867103451/why-richard-fey...