"It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart you are. If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong."
Richard P. Feynman (1918-1988), scientist, teacher, raconteur, and musician and Nobel Prize recipient. He assisted in the development of the atomic bomb, expanded the understanding of quantum electrodynamics, translated Mayan hieroglyphics, and cut to the heart of the Challenger disaster. But beyond all of that, Richard Feynman was a unique and multi-faceted individual.
A corollary to Feyman's observations:
"It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how much fidelity you use in your teaching. If the program doesn't work, the student will fail."
The Educational Mavens (2012)
Richard P. Feynman (1918-1988), scientist, teacher, raconteur, and musician and Nobel Prize recipient. He assisted in the development of the atomic bomb, expanded the understanding of quantum electrodynamics, translated Mayan hieroglyphics, and cut to the heart of the Challenger disaster. But beyond all of that, Richard Feynman was a unique and multi-faceted individual.
A corollary to Feyman's observations:
"It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how much fidelity you use in your teaching. If the program doesn't work, the student will fail."
The Educational Mavens (2012)
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Throughout this website there are various quotes scattered about. For many of these, if you have not squandered enough time on the internet today, then there is an associated link for additional reference.
This page contains a variety of quotes, notes and miscellaneous cited statements. Some are observational, some are humorous, some are serious, some can apply to various situations, and some are ___________ (you fill in the blank).
Enjoy!
"Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do."
— Jean-Paul Sartre, French philosopher (1905-1980)
"If you can't see any opportunities where you are now, don't waste your time criticizing the darkness. . . .
Light a candle to find your way out."
— Arlene Feldman. Regional Director FAA
From an editorial.
"... we were reminded that it's our job to understand how the world actually works - not just how we think it does."
― Jacob Ward, Popular Science, April 2013, "How Darkness Works" editorial.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life thinking it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
"In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
― George Orwell, (1903 - 1950), English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic.
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— Jean-Paul Sartre, French philosopher (1905-1980)
"If you can't see any opportunities where you are now, don't waste your time criticizing the darkness. . . .
Light a candle to find your way out."
— Arlene Feldman. Regional Director FAA
From an editorial.
"... we were reminded that it's our job to understand how the world actually works - not just how we think it does."
― Jacob Ward, Popular Science, April 2013, "How Darkness Works" editorial.
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life thinking it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
"In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
― George Orwell, (1903 - 1950), English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic.
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Last revised 08/09/2013
