Ivan Pavlov
Discovered classical conditioning
Most quoted
"Thanks to our recent works, the physiology of the brain has been advanced to a new stage, and the study of the highest part of the nervous system, which is of such colossal importance to man, has been placed on a solid foundation of exact knowledge."
— from Nobel Lecture, 1904
"One can truly say that the irresistible progress of natural science since the time of Galileo has made its first halt before the study of the higher parts of the brain, the organ of the most complicated relations of the animal to the external world."
— from Scientific Study of the So-Called Psychical Processes in the Higher Animals, 1909
"The physiologist who succeeds in penetrating deeper and deeper into the digestive canal becomes convinced that it consists of a number of chemical laboratories equipped with various mechanical devices."
— from Nobel Lecture, 1904
All quotes by Ivan Pavlov (368)
The dog is a better listener than most humans.
If you want to understand the brain, you must study the stomach.
The dog's stomach is a very interesting place. It tells you a lot about the dog's mind.
The dog is a very simple creature. That's why we can learn so much from him.
The laboratory is my church, and the experiments are my prayers.
The dog is a very good teacher. He teaches us humility.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes. That's how we learn.
The dog is a very loyal friend. He never judges you.
The truth is always simple, but it is not always easy to find.
The dog is a very good companion. He always listens to your problems.
Science is a continuous process of asking questions and finding answers.
The dog is a very good philosopher. He lives in the present moment.
The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.
The dog is a very good psychologist. He understands your emotions.
The scientist must be a child in his curiosity, and a giant in his knowledge.
The dog is a very good therapist. He always makes you feel better.
The brain is a very complex organ, but it is not a mystery.
The dog is a very good comedian. He always makes you laugh.
The most important thing is to keep your mind open.
The dog is a very good athlete. He always keeps you active.
Contemporaries of Ivan Pavlov
Other Psychologys born within 50 years of Ivan Pavlov (1849–1936).