"Yet is it possible in terms of the……" — Arthur Compton
"Yet is it possible in terms of the motion of atoms to explain how men can invent an electric motor, or design and build a great cathedral? If such achievements represent anything more than the requirements of physical law, it means that science must investigate the additional controlling factors, whatever they may be, in order that the world of nature may be adequately understood. For a science which describes only the motions of inanimate things but fails to include the actions of living organisms cannot claim universality."
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Arthur Compton
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11 Quotes by Arthur Compton
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The scientist who recognizes God knows only the God of Newton. To him the God imagined by Laplace and Comte…
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It is primarily through the growth of science and technology that man has acquired those attributes which distinguish him from…
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Typical of the fundamental scientific problems whose solution should lead to important industrial consequences are, for example, the release of…
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Science can have no quarrel with a religion which postulates a God to whom men are His children.
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Faith gives the courage to live and do. Scientists, with their disciplined thinking, like others, need a basis for the…
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For myself, faith begins with a realization that a supreme intelligence brought the universe into being and created man. It…
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The story is told of Lord Kelvin, a famous Scotch physicist of the last century, that after he had given…
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If co-operation, is thus the lifeblood of science and technology, it is similarly vital to society as a whole.
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To make the moral achievement implicit in science a source of strength to civilization, the scientist will have to have…
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The benefits of science are not only material ones. The truths that science teaches are of common interest the world…
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Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
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If quantitatively the American achievement is impressive, qualitatively it is somewhat less satisfying.
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All I've ever ended up with in terms of achievements is the movie, some really stupid anecdotes, a bunch of…
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Our achievements speak for themselves. What we have to keep track of are our failures, discouragements and doubts. We tend…
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The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on Earth, and not to be under…
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It is not the going out of port, but the coming in, that determines the success of a voyage.
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Goodness is achieved not in a vacuum, but in the company of other men, attended by love.
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You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible!
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The proud depend upon the world to tell them whether they have value or not. Their self-esteem is determined by…
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The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success.
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