Ifs Quote by Erwin Schrodinger
“If all this damned quantum jumping were really here to stay, I should be sorry, I should be sorry I ever got involved with quantum theory.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1935
Quantum theory feels burdensome and regretful to the author, expressing discomfort with its implications.
In simple terms: He regrets working on quantum theory.
Acknowledge discomfort with complex scientific fields.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research decisions
- career reflection
- intellectual honesty
- scientific philosophy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some scientists feel uneasy about their discoveries?
- Can regret coexist with scientific advancement?
Regret may hinder progress.