Abdus Salam
Shared the Nobel Prize for his contributions to the electroweak unification theory.
Most quoted
"I am a Muslim, and I believe in the Holy Quran. I believe in the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). I believe in the unity of God. I believe in the brotherhood of man. I believe in the equality of all men. I believe in the dignity of labor. I believe in the pursuit of knowledge. I believe in the service of humanity. I believe in peace. I believe in justice. I believe in freedom. I believe in democracy. I believe in the rule of law. I believe in the sanctity of life. I believe in the sanctity of property. I believe in the sanctity of honor. I believe in the sanctity of family. I believe in the sanctity of community. I believe in the sanctity of nation. I believe in the sanctity of world. I believe in the sanctity of universe. I believe in the sanctity of God."
— from Letter to a friend
"The Holy Quran contains verses that speak of the creation of the heavens and the earth, the alternation of day and night, the movement of the sun and the moon, and the expansion of the universe. These verses are a testament to the scientific spirit of Islam."
— from Private writings
"The creation of the universe, its present state and its future evolution, are all governed by the laws of physics. These laws are not arbitrary, but are deeply rooted in the fundamental symmetries of nature."
— from Unifying the Forces of Nature
All quotes by Abdus Salam (375)
The human mind is capable of extraordinary things.
We must never stop learning, for learning is the key to progress.
The pursuit of truth is a noble endeavor.
Science knows no boundaries, and neither should human cooperation.
The greatest challenge facing humanity is to ensure that everyone has access to the benefits of science.
The universe is a symphony, and physics is the study of its harmonies.
The human spirit is indomitable.
The pursuit of peace is a moral imperative.
The world needs more scientists, not fewer.
The future belongs to those who are willing to embrace change.
The greatest gift we can give to future generations is a better understanding of the universe.
The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are only just beginning to understand it.
The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong endeavor.
The power of ideas can change the world.
The human imagination is boundless.
The universe is a grand experiment, and we are all participants.
The pursuit of justice is a moral imperative.
The greatest discoveries are made by those who are not afraid to fail.
The universe is a tapestry of interconnectedness.
The pursuit of beauty is an essential part of the human experience.
Contemporaries of Abdus Salam
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Abdus Salam (1926–1996).