Science Quotes

As soon as an Analytical Engine exists, it will neccessarily guide the future course of science.

I happen to have discovered a direct relation between magnetism and light, also electricity and light, and the field it opens is so large and I think rich.

I a universe of atoms, an atom in the universe.

Physicist is both to my mouth and ears so awkward that I think I shall never use it. The equivalent of three separate sounds of “I” in one word is too much.

I don’t give a damn for anybody’s opinion, I only care about the facts. So I’m not an enthusiast for diversity of opinion where factual matters are concerned.

Dontopedalogy is the science of opening your mouth and putting your foot in it, which I’ve practised for many years.

I think the human race doesn’t have a future if we don’t go into space. We need to expand our horizons beyond planet Earth if we are to have a long-term future.

Freedom is absolutely necessary for the progress in science and the liberal arts.

In place of practising wholesome self-abnegation, we ever make the wish the father to the thought: we receive as friendly that which agrees with, we resist with dislike that which opposes us; whereas the very reverse is required by every dictate of common sense.

There is no unique picture of reality.