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 experimental approach is the only way to make progress in physiology.
I have always tried to be a good teacher, to inspire my students to pursue science.
The Nobel Prize is a great honor, but the real reward is the joy of discovery.
I am a materialist. I believe that everything can be explained by physical and chemical laws.
The study of reflexes is the foundation of all physiological research.
I have always been fascinated by the complexity of living organisms.
The future of psychology lies in its integration with physiology.
Patience and perseverance are essential for any scientist.
I have dedicated my life to the service of science and humanity.
The scientific truth is always simple and clear.
I am a firm believer in the power of observation and experiment.
The study of the brain is the most important task facing humanity.
I have always tried to be honest and straightforward in my dealings with others.
The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor.
I am a scientist, not a politician. My only concern is the truth.
The human organism is a self-regulating system.
I have always been a hard worker. There is no substitute for hard work.
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
The scientific method is a powerful tool, but it is only as good as the person wielding it.
I have always strived for clarity and precision in my scientific writing.
Contemporaries of Ivan Pavlov
Other Psychologys born within 50 years of Ivan Pavlov (1849–1936).