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Scientists Quotes

Words on science and communication.

These scientists quotes note the gap between doing research and explaining it clearly, a theme close to Always quotes on habits and training.

Scientists aren’t necessarily good communicators, because they aren’t trained to be good communicators.

Quotes by Simon Singh

In reading, we are both scientists and poets.

Quotes by Maryanne Wolf

Science isn't just for scientists - it's not just a training for careers.

Quotes by Martin Rees

People don't generally listen to scientists much.

Quotes by Martin Chalfie

Afraid Quotes

Novelists should be like scientists, dissecting the cadaver.

Quotes by J. G. Ballard

As scientists, we need to not be afraid of the truth.

Quotes by Henry Markram

Many of my friends are scientists.

Quotes by Eileen Pollack

Scientists are always skeptics.

Quotes by Donald Norman

Science is what scientists do.

Quotes by Dennis Flanagan

Always Quotes

Scientists don't like to be called salesmen.

Quotes by David Andrew Sinclair

The AEC had at its command an army of highly skilled scientists.

Quotes by Barry Commoner

Scientists are peeping toms at the keyhole of eternity.

Quotes by Arthur Koestler

Kids are natural scientists.

Quotes by Alan Alda

I must have interviewed 600 or 700 scientists all around the world.

Quotes by Alan Alda

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main theme of these scientists quotes?
The gap between doing scientific work and communicating it clearly to the public, a challenge several quotes point to directly.
Is there a quote about scientists as communicators?
Yes, one states plainly that scientists aren't necessarily good communicators because that skill isn't part of their training.
Does any quote connect science to reading or poetry?
Yes, one suggests that in reading, we act as both scientists and poets at once, blending careful analysis with imagination.
Is there a quote about science being for everyone, not just scientists?
Yes, one argues science isn't only meant for scientists or as career training, but has broader value.
Where can I read more on curiosity and inquiry?
See Around quotes for more everyday observations and reflections.

Others frame reading itself as both a scientific and poetic act. Browse Around quotes for more everyday observations.