Even Isaac Newton had the humility to thank others for their help. "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants." https://en.wikipedia.

Even Isaac Newton had the humility to thank others for their help. "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_on_the_shoulders_of_giants https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_on_the_shoulders_of_g... Academic citations work the same way: saying thank you to the people who helped builds their reputation, and is a positive-feedback cycle of growth and joy. Thank you jfoutz for humbly saying that you also need help and direction; me too.