Werner Heisenberg

Physics German 1901 – 1976 406 quotes

Formulated the uncertainty principle

Quotes by Werner Heisenberg

Exchange forces explain ferromagnetism.

Paper 1928

The S-matrix theory is a way to avoid infinities.

Paper 1943

Unified field theory is the dream of physics.

Lecture 1960

Particles are excitations of fields.

Work on QED 1950

The neutrino is a ghost particle.

Discussion 1930

Cosmology and quantum mechanics must unite.

Late paper 1970

Life's meaning is in the pursuit of truth.

Personal reflection 1975

Friendship is the greatest treasure.

Letter 1940

Love is the force that binds the universe.

Speech 1950

Happiness is in simple things.

Interview 1960

The artist and the scientist both seek beauty.

Speech 1955

Music soothes the troubled mind.

Personal note 1940

Politics should serve science, not hinder it.

Post-war speech 1945

Democracy is the best system for science.

Interview 1950

The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.

Witty remark 1960

Curiosity is the engine of progress.

Physics and Philosophy 1958

Doubt is the beginning of wisdom.

Letter 1925

The joke is on those who think they know everything.

Humor 1950

Comebacks in science are made with new theories.

Response to critics 1930

The field is ripe for new ideas.

Lecture 1970