Today is the birthday of Edward Teller (January 15, 1908 – September 9, 2003), theoretical physicist. He has oft been referred to as the father of the hydrogen bomb.
"Two paradoxes are better than one; they may even suggest a solution."
- Edward Teller
"When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: either you will be given something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly."
— Edward Teller
"There is no case where ignorance should be preferred to knowledge—especially if the knowledge is terrible."
— Edward Teller
"No endeavor that is worthwhile is simple in prospect; if it is right, it will be simple in retrospect."
- Edward Teller
"Physics is, hopefully, simple. Physicists are not."
- Edward Teller
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