Edward Teller was an illustrious Hungarian-American theoretical physicist recognized as the ‘father of hydrogen bomb’. He expressed his thoughts, channelled his works and made a number of contributions to molecular physics, surface physics, nuclear physics and spectroscopy. Though he was a controversial figure, his works and thoughts on nuclear science played a pivotal role. Teller was also an ardent advocate of ‘Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defence Initiative’. He also became popular for fervently providing controversial technological solutions to both civilian and military problems. Following are some popular quotes and sayings by Edward Teller which are quoted till date and have been excerpted from his works, writings, inventions, researches, thoughts and life. Let us go through the quotes and thoughts by Edward Teller and see what we can learn from them.
Two paradoxes are better than one they may even suggest a solution.
Edward Teller
A fact is a simple statement that everyone believes. It is innocent unless found guilty. A hypothesis is a novel suggestion that no one wants to believe. It is guilty until found effective.
Engineers are, by definition, people whose work is dedicated to making people's lives easier; or, as people used to say, whose work is dedicated to progress.
Edward Teller
Physics is, hopefully, simple. Physicists are not.
Edward Teller
The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.
Edward Teller
Science attempts to find logic and simplicity in nature. Mathematics attempts to establish order and simplicity in human thought.
A fact is a simple statement that everyone believes. It is innocent, unless found guilty. A hypothesis is a novel suggestion that no one wants to believe. It is guilty, until found effective.
