“There is not a soul on Earth who can read the deluge of physics publications in its entirety. As a result, it is sad but true that physics has irretrievably fallen apart from a cohesive to a fragmented discipline. ... It was not that long ago that people were complaining about two cultures. If we only had it that good. today.” PeopleIfsLongTwoSoulTodayEarthScienceCultureResultsDisciplineComplainingPhysicsFallenLong AgoSelf DisciplinePublicationSad But TrueEntiretyFragmentedDelugeTwo Cultures Author:Abraham Pais
“One of the absolute rules I learned in the war was, don't know anything you don't need to know, because if you ever get caught they will get it out of you.” IfsKnowsNeedsWarKeysAbsolutesCaught Author:Abraham Pais
“The rule of the game was never assume that anybody, however honorable, would be able to stand up under torture. If Mr. X, who knew where I was, was caught for some reason, I should move.” IfsShouldReasonWould BeAbleMovingGamesAssumingCaughtTortureHonorableRules Of The GameNever Assume Author:Abraham Pais
