The whole edifice of modern physics is built up on the fundamental hypothesis of the atomic or molecular constitution of matter.
C. V. RAMANIn reality, the professor benefits equally by his association with gifted students working under him.
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I feel it is unnatural and immoral to try to teach science to children in a foreign language They will know facts, but they will miss the spirit.
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To an observer situated on the moon or on one of the planets, the most noticeable feature on the surface of our globe would no doubt be the large areas covered by oceanic water.
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It has been invariably my experience that I could count on his cooperation and sympathy in every matter concerning my scientific work.
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We have, I think, developed an inferiority complex.
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The essence of science is independent thinking, hard work, and not equipment.
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The sunlit face of the earth would appear to shine by the light diffused back into space from the land and water-covered areas.
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From Calcutta has gone forth a living stream of knowledge in many branches of study. It is inspiring to think of the long succession of scholars, both Indian and European, who have lived in this city, made it their own, and given it of their best.
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When I got my Nobel Prize, I had spent hardly 200 rupees on my equipment.
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We begin to realise that the molecular scattering of light in liquids may possess an astronomical significance, in fact contribute in an important degree to the observed albedo of the earth.
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All the instruments of percussion known to European science are essentially nonmusical and can only be tolerated in open air music or in large orchestras where a little noise more or less makes no difference.
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Success can only come to you by courageous devotion to the task lying in front of you.
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It is not often that idealism of student days finds adequate opportunity for expression in the later life of manhood.
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In the first English class I attended, Prof. E. H. Elliot, addressing me, asked if I really belonged to the Junior B. A. class, and I had to answer him in the affirmative. He then proceeded to inquire how old I was.
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This was the reason why I decided, as far as possible, not to accept money from the government.
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It will not be an activity in which all people can participate.
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