The bomb will never go off, and I speak as an expert in explosives.
Nuclear reactor, physics
The bomb will never go off, and I speak as an expert in explosives.
Nuclear reactor, physics
Reportedly said before the Trinity test, though often cited as a humorous or ironic comment given his later actions.
1945
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"I am a simple man, and I like simple explanations."
Controversial"Before the test, I was nervous and had a very bad night. But when I saw the explosion, I became very calm."
Shocking"I have always believed that physics should be simple and beautiful."
Controversial"It is not possible that such a small difference in the atomic weights of hydrogen and helium could have such tremendous consequences."
Controversial"When asked what characteristics Nobel prize winning physicists had in common I cannot think of a single one not even intelligence."
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