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This book compiles a selection of notable quotes from the renowned physicist Richard Feynman, showcasing his wit, insights, and perspectives on science and life.
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“But see that the imagination of nature is far, far greater than the imagination of man.”
“There is no harm in doubt and skepticism, for it is through these that new discoveries are made.”
“Work hard to find something that fascinates you.”
“There's plenty of room at the bottom.”
“I wonder why. I wonder why. I wonder why I wonder.”
“But logic is not all, one needs one's heart to follow an idea.”
“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.”
“If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn't have been worth the Nobel Prize.”
“I believe that a scientist looking at nonscientific problems is just as dumb as the next guy.”