Ernest Rutherford
Physics
New Zealander-British
1871 – 1937
427 quotes
Discovered the atomic nucleus and proton
Quotes by Ernest Rutherford
Push the boundaries of knowledge.
Late speech
1936
Rutherford's scattering formula.
Mathematical derivation
1911
Honor among scientists is paramount.
Ethics talk
1924
The atom's secrets are unlocking fast.
On progress
1932
New Zealand to Nobel: a long road.
Nobel acceptance
1908
Velocity of alpha particles.
Calculation paper
1906
Inspire awe in students with experiments.
Teaching philosophy
1921
Nuclear reactions release energy.
Early nuclear work
1919
Peace through scientific understanding.
Anti-war remark
1933
The joy of the lab is unmatched.
Interview
1930
Emission spectrum of elements.
Study
1905
Dare to dream big in science.
Motivational speech
1915
Colloidal solutions in radioactivity.
Paper
1902
Unity in diversity of scientific fields.
Conference
1929
My baronetcy is for the work, not me.
Honor acceptance
1931
Penetration power of rays varies.
Classification
1900
Live fully, work diligently.
Life advice
1935
Bohr and I disagree, but respect each other.
Correspondence
1920
The future is nuclear.
Prophetic remark
1937
Grateful for health till the end.
Final letter
1937