1. “Research is for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools.” (Steve Dunn)

2. “He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp posts – for support rather than for illumination.” (Andrew Lang)

3. “Research stops you making mistakes, but it does not produce ideas.” (Anon)

4. “The important thing is not to stop questioning.” (Albert Einstein)

5. “Research is the process of going down alleys to see if they are blind” (Marston Bases)

(Borrowed with pride from all over the place)