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Quote by Frederick Soddy

“The dropping of the Atomic Bomb is a very deep problem... Instead of commemorating Hiroshima we should celebrate... man's triumph over the problem [of transmutation], and not its first misuse by politicians and military authorities.”

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Frederick Soddy

Frederick Soddy was a British chemist renowned for his contributions to the study of radioactive elements. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1903 for his discovery of isotopes, becoming the first Briton to receive the award. Soddy's research had a profound impact on understanding atomic structure and the processes of radioactive decay. more

“The future of mankind is going to be decided within the next two generations, and there are two absolute requisites: We must aim at a stable-state society [with limited population growth] and the destruction of nuclear stockpiles. ... Otherwise I don't see how we can survive much later than 2050.”

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Author:Jacques Monod

“The human race may well become extinct before the end of the century. Speaking as a mathematician, I should say the odds are about three to one against survival.”

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Author:Bertrand Russell

“Everyone has his day and some days last longer than others.”

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Book:Sir Winston Churchill: a self-portrait

Source: Sir Winston Churchill: a self-portrait

“The key to the utilization of atomic energy for world peace will be found in the will of all people to restrict its use for the betterment of mankind.”

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