Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more sayings from William Blake

32 more sayings from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

6 other thoughts from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 other quotes from Storm Jameson

2 other quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 more thoughts from Victor Hugo

73 more thoughts from Victor Hugo