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Physicist

Edward Teller was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics. He played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project and is known as the 'father of the hydrogen bomb' for his work on the development of the hydrogen bomb.

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Famous Edward Teller Quotes

“I believe in good. It is an ephemeral and elusive quality. It is the center of my beliefs, but it cannot be strengthened by talking about it.”

Believe Belief I Believe Quality Talking I Believe In Elusive Ephemeral

Book:Better a shield than a sword: perspectives on defense and technology

Source: Better a shield than a sword: perspectives on defense and technology

“I believe in evil. It is the property of all those who are certain of truth. Despair and fanaticism are only differing manifestations of evil.”

Believe Certain Evil I Believe Despair Property I Believe In Manifestation Fanaticism

Book:Better a shield than a sword: perspectives on defense and technology

Source: Better a shield than a sword: perspectives on defense and technology

“I believe in excellence. It is a basic need of every human soul. All of us can be excellent, because, fortunately, we are exceedingly diverse in our ambitions and talents.”

Needs Believe Humans Soul I Believe Talent Ambition Excellence I Believe In Excellent Diverse Human Soul Basic Needs

Book:Better a shield than a sword: perspectives on defense and technology

Source: Better a shield than a sword: perspectives on defense and technology

About the Author

Born: January 15, 1908
Died: September 9, 2003
Known for: Physicist
Quotes: 54

Books & Sources

Conversations on the Dark Secrets of PhysicsRelated source material

Better a shield than a sword: perspectives on defense and technologyRelated source material

The Pursuit of SimplicityRelated source material

The Legacy of HiroshimaRelated source material

Memoirs: A Twentieth Century Journey in Science and PoliticsRelated source material

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