Georg von Békésy quotes

Georg von Békésy was a Hungarian physicist renowned for his groundbreaking research on the mechanics of hearing. His work led to major advancements in our understanding of how sound is processed in the inner ear. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries. Here are 4 of his quotes:

Too much equipment can be, however, something that hampers scientific development.

Georg von Békésy

If we want to make a discovery, we have to take a risk.

Georg von Békésy

If we want to make a discovery, we have to take a risk, since everything new was discovered by accident or by the fact that somebody took a chance and went ahead when there wasn't 100 percent safety for the solution.

Georg von Békésy