Arthur Compton quotes

Arthur Compton was an American physicist best known for his discovery of the Compton effect, which demonstrated the particle nature of electromagnetic radiation. This groundbreaking work played a key role in the development of quantum physics. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics and contributed significantly to scientific research and education. Here are 7 of his quotes:

Not only mesons are interesting...

Arthur Compton

If co-operation, is thus the lifeblood of science and technology, it is similarly vital to society as a whole.

Arthur Compton

My first feeling about the paper and the attitude is that it is absurd.

Arthur Compton

To make the moral achievement implicit in science a source of strength to civilization, the scientist will have to have the cooperation also of the philosopher and the religious teacher.

Arthur Compton

It is not difficult for me to have this faith, for it is incontrovertible that where there is a plan there is intelligence - an orderly, unfolding universe testifies to the truth of the most majestic statement ever uttered - 'In the beginning, God.'

Arthur Compton

Every great discovery I ever made, I gambled that the truth was there, and then I acted in faith until I could prove its existence.

Arthur Compton