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Irving Langmuir Quotes

Irving Langmuir quotes

American Scientist January 31, 1881 – August 16, 1957

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Irving Langmuir quote: "The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire..."
The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth. Irving Langmuir
Happy indeed is the scientist who not only has the pleasures which I have enumerated, but who also wins the recognition of fellow scientists and of the mankind which ultimately benefits from his endeavors. Irving Langmuir
Irving Langmuir quote: "This coupling together of science with international peace,..."
This coupling together of science with international peace, is, I think, particularly significant. Irving Langmuir
To my mind, the most important aspect of the Nobel Awards is that they bring home to the masses of the peoples of all nations, a realization of their common interests. They carry to those who have no direct contact with science the international spirit. Irving Langmuir
History proves abundantly that pure science, undertaken without regard to applications to human needs, is usually ultimately of direct benefit to mankind. Irving Langmuir
Science, almost from its beginnings, has been truly international in character. National prejudices disappear completely in the scientist's search for truth. Irving Langmuir
Irving Langmuir quote: "And literature frequently rises to heights that make it..."
And literature frequently rises to heights that make it international. Irving Langmuir
Irving Langmuir quote: "Medicine also disregards national boundaries."
Medicine also disregards national boundaries. Irving Langmuir

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