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