Enrico Fermi

Nuclear reactor, physics

Modern influential 113 sayings

Sayings by Enrico Fermi

The future is uncertain, but it is also full of possibilities.

Undated — Lecture or public statement
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The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.

Undated — Often attributed to J.B.S. Haldane, but sometimes associated with Fermi's philosophical outlook.
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I am a physicist, and I believe that the laws of physics are universal.

Undated — Interview or personal reflection
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The atomic bomb is a testament to the power of human intellect, but it is also a warning about the dangers of human folly.

Post-WWII — Lecture or public statement
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We must never forget the lessons of history, and we must always strive to build a better future.

Post-WWII — Lecture or public statement
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The universe is a vast and mysterious place, and we are just beginning to scratch the surface of its secrets.

Undated — Lecture or public statement
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I am grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the advancement of science, and to have witnessed the birth of the atomic age.

Early 1950s — Personal reflection
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The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'

Undated — Attributed, often in scientific discourse.
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The world is full of wonders, and it is our job to explore them.

Undated — Lecture or public statement
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I believe that science is a universal language, and that it can bring people together from all over the world.

Undated — Lecture or public statement
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The atomic age has brought with it great challenges, but also great opportunities.

Post-WWII — Lecture or public statement
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We must always strive to use our knowledge for the betterment of humanity, and not for its destruction.

Post-WWII — Lecture or public statement
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The universe is a grand experiment, and we are all part of it.

Undated — Lecture or public statement
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