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He said, she said -Some aphorism by scientists

Scientific Wisdom in a Nutshell. This is intended to be a review of phrases by scientists, useful for reflection, for enjoyment or as inspiration for future books.

Gabriella Bernardi
4 min readSep 19, 2024
5th Solvay Conference in 1927 — the most intelligent picture ever taken. Einstein, Curie, Schrödinger, Bohr, Heisenberg and many more gathered to discuss the newly discovered Quantum Mechanics.

Have you ever come across a thought-provoking quote attributed to a famous scientist? Albert Einstein, in particular, seems to have a knack for distilling complex ideas into memorable phrases.

But he’s not the only one. Throughout history, scientists have shared their insights and wisdom in concise, impactful statements known as aphorisms.

In this collection, I leave you with a curated selection of aphorisms by various scientific figures. Whether you are looking for inspiration, a moment of reflection or simply an intelligent quote to share, these words offer a glimpse into the minds of some of the greatest thinkers of our time.

Happy reading and good thoughts!

Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination. Bertrand Russell

All science is either physics or stamp collecting. Ernest Rutherford

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries in not, Eureka! “(I…

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Gabriella Bernardi
Gabriella Bernardi

Written by Gabriella Bernardi

Gabriella Bernardi is a science journalist and author based in Turin, Italy. Here her science blog https://astrocometal.blogspot.com/

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