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Physicists Quotes

On the people behind physics, and what still puzzles them.

These physicists quotes touch on professional standing within the scientific community, an unresolved mystery about a fundamental particle's mass, and a playful observation that physics itself is simpler than the people who study it. Science-minded readers may enjoy Eric Schlosser quotes.

Among physicists, I'm respected I hope.

Quotes by Stephen Hawking

Physicists have yet to understand why the Higgs boson's mass is what it is.

Quotes by Lisa Randall

Physics is, hopefully, simple. Physicists are not.

Quotes by Edward Teller

Frequently Asked Questions

What unresolved scientific question is mentioned in these physicists quotes?
One quote references the ongoing mystery of why a specific fundamental particle has the mass that it does.
Is professional respect among physicists discussed here?
Yes, one quote expresses hope for being well regarded by peers within the scientific community.
Do these quotes suggest physics itself is complicated?
Not exactly, one playfully argues that physics can be simple, while the physicists studying it are often more complex.
Are these quotes written from an expert's point of view?
They read as personal reflections likely shared by people with direct experience in or close observation of the field.
Where can I find more quotes about science and open questions?
You can browse related pages such as Nigel Lythgoe quotes for more varied topics.

For more thoughtful commentary, see Slavoj Zizek quotes.