Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Jacob Bronowski Mathematician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Poland
  • Born: Jan 18, 1908
  • Died: Aug 22, 1974

Jacob Bronowski was a Polish-Jewish British mathematician, biologist, historian of science, theatre author, poet and inventor. He is best remembered as the presenter and writer of the 1973 BBC television documentary series, The Ascent of Man, and the accompanying book.

Every animal leaves traces of what it was man alone leaves traces of what he created. being alone

Has there ever been a society which has died of dissent? Several have died of conformity in our lifetime. society

That is the essence of science: ask an impertinent question, and you are on the way to a pertinent answer. science

The most wonderful discovery made by scientists is science itself. science

No science is immune to the infection of politics and the corruption of power. politics, power & science

Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty. knowledge

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 sayings from Robert Browning

22 sayings from Robert Browning

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With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 thoughts from Isadora Duncan

5 thoughts from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 views from Henry Ward Beecher

58 views from Henry Ward Beecher