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# Milton A. Rothman

(1919–2001)   Physicist

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Milton A. Rothman was a physicist.

## Quick Facts About Milton A. Rothman

Born November 30, 1919

Died October 6, 2001

Profession Physicist

## About Milton A. Rothman

nuclear physicist and college professor (1919–2001)... \| Milton A. Rothman was a United States nuclear physicist and college professor.

##  Quotes by Milton A. Rothman

> [To most humans, a universe consisting of particles banging about and doing what they have to do seems cold, barren, and without…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/milton-a-rothman/to-most-humans-a-universe-consisting-of-particles-banging-about-and/)

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[Arise](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/arise/)

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> [It makes no sense to complain about a lack of imagination in scientists when their failure is simply that they cannot make…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/milton-a-rothman/it-makes-no-sense-to-complain-about-a-lack-of-imagination-in/)

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[Complaining](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/complaining/)

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> [If you're religious, it's like looking at God.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/milton-a-rothman/if-you-re-religious-it-s-like-looking-at-god/)

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[Ifs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ifs/)

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