“In fact a favourite problem of [John Tyndall] is—Given the molecular forces in a mutton chop, deduce Hamlet or Faust therefrom. He is confident that the Physics of the Future will solve this easily.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Problem is, John, there’s no point anybody competing. It’s all pointless. It’s just whiling away the time with a bit of entertainment before we die. It’s not like there’s a great pile of tennis needing to be played, God bless… — The Guardian Copy Share Image