Felix Bloch quotes

Felix Bloch was a Swiss physicist well known for his pioneering work in nuclear magnetic resonance. His research opened new avenues in medical imaging and fundamental physics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his achievements. Here are 6 of his quotes:

I am sure my fellow-scientists will agree with me if I say that whatever we were able to achieve in our later years had its origin in the experiences of our youth and in the hopes and wishes which were formed before and during our time as students.

Felix Bloch

Instead of explaining the sober facts of mechanics and electricity, I want to say a few words about the debt which we owe to youth; and with your permission I shall consider you as representing here not only the academic youth of Sweden nor even of Europe but also of America.

Felix Bloch

In talking to you I feel very much more at ease than my colleagues who gave the speeches during the banquet.

Felix Bloch

Free imagination is the inestimable prerogative of youth and it must be cherished and guarded as a treasure.

Felix Bloch

While I am certainly not asking you to close your eyes to the experiences of earlier generations, I want to advise you not to conform too soon and to resist the pressure of practical necessity. Free imagination is the inestimable prerogative of youth and it must be cherished and guarded as a treasure.

Felix Bloch