He was very much "Herr Professor" with a deep awareness of the significance of the tremendous scientific developments in which he had taken some share over his long life. St Andrews took pride in ranking him among its characters - and St Andrews has exacting standards.
Siya ay napaka "Herr Professor" sa isang malalim kamalayan ng mga kabuluhan ng mga kamangha-mangha ang mga pang-agham developments sa kung saan kinuha niya ang ilang mga share sa kanyang mahabang buhay. St Andrews kinuha pagmamalaki sa ranggo niya sa kanyang mga character - at St Andrews ay mahirap na pamantayan.