Arno Penzias
German-American physicist who accidentally discovered the cosmic microwave background, providing key evidence for the Big Bang.
Quotes by Arno Penzias
When you're doing science, you're not looking for something specific. You're looking for something new.
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'
We didn't set out to discover the Big Bang. We were just trying to get rid of some noise.
The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
Sometimes you have to be lucky, and sometimes you have to be smart. But mostly, you have to be persistent.
The greatest discovery is not the one you set out to make, but the one that surprises you.
Science is a process of continually refining our ignorance.
The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are just beginning to scratch the surface of its secrets.
The most important thing in science is to ask the right questions.
The universe is not static; it is constantly evolving and changing.
Our discovery was a classic example of serendipity in science.
The background radiation is a fossil remnant of the early universe.
It's not about being right, it's about getting closer to the truth.
The universe is a grand experiment, and we are all part of it.
The beauty of science is that it allows us to understand the world around us in a deeper way.
We were looking for pigeons, and we found the Big Bang.
The universe is full of surprises, and that's what makes it so exciting.
The pursuit of knowledge is a never-ending journey.
The universe is a testament to the power of natural laws.
Our work showed that the universe had a beginning.