Michael Faraday
Discovered electromagnetic induction and electrolysis laws
Most quoted
"The world little knows how many of the thoughts and theories which have passed through the mind of a scientific investigator have been crushed in silence and secrecy by his own severe criticism and negative examination; that in the most seemingly arrogant, the most regular and self-sustained investigator, the most patient and laborious inquirer, there is often a feeling of powerlessness and despair."
— from On the Various Forces of Nature, 1849
"I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed for thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal."
— from Personal prayer/meditation
"I will simply express my strong belief, that that point of self-education which consists in teaching the mind to resist its desires and inclinations, until they are proved to be right, is the most important of all, not only in things of natural philosophy, but in every department of daily life."
— from Lecture on Mental Education, 1854
All quotes by Michael Faraday (646)
The greatest joy in life is to be able to make a meaningful contribution to society.
The human mind is a powerful engine, and it can drive us to great discoveries or to great delusions.
The true scientist is he who can see the wonder in the everyday.
I have always tried to be a man of honesty, and to live my life with integrity and candor.
The greatest gift that we can give to the world is the gift of our love.
The human spirit is a fire, and it can warm the hearts of others or burn with destructive force.
The true leader is he who can inspire his people to achieve their highest potential.
I have always tried to be a man of courage, and to face challenges with determination.
The human mind is a vast ocean, and it is full of profound insights.
The true teacher is he who can make learning a lifelong passion.
I have always tried to be a man of compassion, and to treat all beings with kindness and respect.
The greatest gift that we can give to our children is the gift of our time and attention.
The human heart is a garden, and it can be filled with the blossoms of love or the thorns of hatred.
The true artist is he who can see the beauty in the imperfections of life.
I have always tried to live my life in such a way that I would be a source of strength and comfort to those around me.
The greatest joy in life is to be able to share your knowledge and wisdom with others.
The human mind is a powerful tool, and it can be used to create a better world or to perpetuate suffering.
The true scientist is he who can see the underlying principles that govern the universe.
I have always tried to be a man of integrity, and to live my life with honesty, honor, and courage.
The greatest gift that we can give to the world is the gift of our authentic selves.
Contemporaries of Michael Faraday
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Michael Faraday (1791–1867).