Fritz Zwicky

Astronomy Switzerland 1898 – 1974 98 quotes

Swiss astronomer who coined 'supernova' and proposed dark matter, known for his bold predictions about cosmic phenomena.

Quotes by Fritz Zwicky

Spherical cows are a good first approximation.

Anecdotal/Attributed

The universe is a cosmic laboratory, and we are its curious observers.

General observation

Comets are dirty snowballs.

Scientific paper 1948

Morphological analysis is a method for exploring all possible solutions to a complex problem.

Discovery, Invention, Research Through the Morphological Approach 1969

There are two types of people: the 'flat-earthers' who believe only what they see, and the 'round-earthers' who are open to new ideas.

Anecdotal/Attributed

Supernovae are the most spectacular events in the cosmos.

Scientific paper with Walter Baade 1934

The universe is full of surprises, and we should always be prepared to be surprised.

General observation

Neutron stars are the remnants of supernovae.

Scientific paper with Walter Baade 1934

The search for knowledge is an endless journey.

General observation

Dark matter is the invisible glue that holds galaxies together.

Scientific paper 1933

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'

Attributed

The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.

Attributed (often misattributed to J.B.S. Haldane, but Zwicky expressed similar sentiments)

We must be prepared to challenge established dogma.

General observation

The cosmos is a grand theater, and we are but a small audience.

General observation

The future of astronomy lies in exploring the unknown.

General observation

Innovation requires a willingness to think outside the box.

General observation

The universe is a treasure trove of scientific discoveries.

General observation

Never underestimate the power of a good idea.

General observation

The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.

General observation

Science is a journey, not a destination.

General observation