George Gamow

Curiosity is the engine of achievement.

The expanding universe is like a balloon being inflated; points move apart as it grows.

Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.

I was born in Russia, but my heart beats with the rhythm of the cosmos.

Quantum mechanics is the fairy tale of physics.

The universe is infinite in all directions, or at least that's what we think until proven otherwise.

Humor is the best way to explain complex ideas without boring the audience.

From the Big Bang to black holes, the story of the universe is one of constant surprise.

Life on Earth is a rare accident in a vast, empty universe.

I always say, if you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.

The proton is a merry little particle that whirls around the nucleus.

Cosmology teaches us humility in the face of infinity.

My books are for those who want to know why the universe ticks.

Nuclear reactions power the stars, just as they power our bombs.

The speed of light is the universe's speed limit, and we're all just passengers.

In science, doubt is not a sign of weakness, but of wisdom.

The universe began with a bang, and it's been banging ever since.

Every atom in our bodies was once part of a star.

Persistence is the key to unlocking the secrets of the cosmos.

Relativity is not just a theory; it's a way of seeing the world.