Ernest Rutherford

Physics New Zealander-British 1871 – 1937 427 quotes

Discovered the atomic nucleus and proton

Quotes by Ernest Rutherford

Electricity and matter are intertwined.

Thesis 1899

Rest is important; burnout hinders discovery.

Personal note 1927

The periodic table will expand with new elements.

Prediction 1910

Gratitude to my teachers.

Letter 1900

Ionization by alpha particles.

Paper 1903

Science unites humanity.

Speech 1936

Bohr's model builds on mine.

Comment 1913

Publish promptly; science thrives on sharing.

Advice 1902

The end of my career sees nuclear power dawning.

Final interview 1937

Family is my anchor.

Letter 1920

Range of alpha particles in air.

Measurement paper 1904

Doubt is the beginning of wisdom.

Remark 1912

Cambridge is the center of physics.

Pride 1919

Enjoy the journey of research.

To young scientists 1930

Magnetic deflection of rays.

Experiment 1900

Legacy is in the students I trained.

Last words context 1937

It is the last experiment I shall ever do.

Deathbed 1937

No, it is not that, but I am dying.

Deathbed 1937

The great experiment is over.

Attributed last words 1937

I've had a wonderful life.

Final reflection 1937