John Bardeen
Co-invented the transistor and developed the BCS theory of superconductivity, winning two Nobel Prizes in Physics.
Most quoted
"This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."
— from Attributed
"A human being is a part of a whole, called by us 'universe', a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness."
— from Attributed
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality."
— from Attributed
All quotes by John Bardeen (406)
The best way to learn is by doing.
I've always been a bit of a rebel.
The future of humanity depends on science.
Don't be afraid to challenge authority.
The most important thing is to be curious.
Science is a universal language.
I'm not a fan of dogma.
The best way to innovate is to think outside the box.
I've always been a problem-solver.
The future is full of possibilities.
Don't be afraid to take risks.
The most important thing is to be passionate about what you do.
Science is a powerful tool for change.
I'm not a fan of complacency.
The best way to succeed is to never give up.
I've always been a bit of an idealist.
Science is a way of trying to understand the world in a systematic way, to find out how things work, and to make predictions about what will happen.
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.
Contemporaries of John Bardeen
Other Physicss born within 50 years of John Bardeen (1908–1991).