The quote (which I really like, though I only use Python for a very small subset of things, generally quick throwaway scripts) doesn't have to imply that there

The quote (which I really like, though I only use Python for a very small subset of things, generally quick throwaway scripts) doesn't have to imply that there is an agreed upon best. Bob likes R. But he'll take Python second. Ted likes Matlab. But he'll take Python second. Etc. The point is everyone agrees Python will do. Consensus plays in to the OP; even if Python isn't perfect for the domain, it's probably good enough, and the lingua franca.