“Those insights in science that have led to a breakthrough were not logically derived from preexisting knowledge: The creative processes on which… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“Leo said that his function was to head up the Happiness Committee,” Lerner recalled. “He said a university ran on the happiness of the… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“an expert is a man who knows what cannot be done.” Szilard found that last paragraph “rather irritating because how can anyone know what… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“he mentioned that The Tragedy of Man by Madách had “influenced my whole life.” The moral he recalled from it was that no matter… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“Allison gave the reporters something more stirring to write about. “Scientist Drops A-Bomb: Blasts Army Shackles,” the Chicago Tribune reported about his remarks. “We… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“Recognize the connections of things and the laws of conduct of men so that you may know what you are doing.” — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“What we call disorder or chaos might actually be order, if order is seen as a random distribution and not as a static, idealized… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“It is hard to be right and be a pessimist,” Szilard concluded.24” — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“Your knowledge and wisdom determine who you are. In our society, there is a market for skills and knowledge. But I have some doubts… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“Adamson scoffed. It generally takes two wars to develop a new weapon, he said; besides, it was “morale,” not research, that led to victory.… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“Let your acts be directed toward a worthy goal but do not ask if they will reach it; they are to be models and… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“Honor children. Listen reverently to their words and speak to them with infinite love.” — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
“Those insights in science that have led to a breakthrough were not logically derived from preexisting knowledge: The creative processes on which the progress… — William Lanouette Copy Share Image
