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)
I have always tried to be a man of humility, and to remain open to new ideas.
The greatest gift that we can give to our friends is the gift of our presence.
The human heart is a compass, and it can guide us to our true destiny.
The true artist is he who can create beauty that transcends time.
I have always tried to live my life in such a way that I would be a source of inspiration to future generations.
The greatest joy in life is to be able to witness the beauty of the natural world.
The human mind is a fertile field, and it can produce a harvest of innovation or a crop of stagnation.
The true scientist is he who can see the elegance in simplicity.
I have always tried to be a man of perseverance, and to never give up on the pursuit of knowledge.
The greatest gift that we can give to ourselves is the gift of continuous learning.
The human spirit is a river, and it can carve its way through mountains or flow gently through valleys.
The true leader is he who can inspire his team to achieve their collective vision.
I have always tried to be a man of integrity, and to live my life with unwavering moral principles.
The human mind is a vast universe, and it is full of unexplored frontiers.
The true teacher is he who can make learning an empowering experience.
I have always tried to be a man of gratitude, and to express my appreciation for all that I have.
The greatest gift that we can give to others is the gift of our encouragement.
The human heart is a symphony, and it can play a melody of hope or a lament of despair.
The true artist is he who can create beauty that speaks to the soul.
I have always tried to live my life in such a way that I would be a source of joy to others.
Contemporaries of Michael Faraday
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Michael Faraday (1791–1867).