When a scientist says something, his colleagues must ask themselves only whether it is true. When a politician says something, his colleagues must first of all ask, 'Why does he say it? — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
A scientist's aim in a discussion with his colleagues is not to persuade, but to clarify. — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
In science it is not enough to think of an important problem on which to work. It is also necessary to know the means… — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
I have been asked whether I would agree that the tragedy of the scientist is that he is able to bring about great advances… — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
If one knows only what one is told, one does not know enough to be able to arrive at a well-balanced decision. — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
If you want to succeed in the world, you don't have to be much cleverer than other people. You just have to be one… — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
In life you must often choose between getting a job done or getting credit for it. In science, the most important thing is not… — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
Science is progressing at such a rapid rate that when you make a prediction and think you are ahead of your time by 100… — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
Pronouncement of experts to the effect that something cannot be done has always irritated me. — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
Even if we accept, as the basic tenet of true democracy, that one moron is equal to one genius, is it necessary to go… — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
We turned the switch, saw the flashes, watched for ten minutes, then switched everything off and went home. That night I knew the world… — Leo Szilard Copy Share Image
