"The reader may ask why in this book string theory and supersymmetry have not been discussed. ... The fact is that this book is about physics and this implies that the theoretical ideas discussed must be supported by experimental facts. Neither supersymmetry and string theory satisfy this criterion. They are figments of the theoretical mind."

"Conscience is the inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking."

"“It’s inspired lunacy,” Leyster agreed. Chuck looked crestfallen. “Right up there with continental drift, o…"

"Today we are on the brink of a new synthesis. In the past four centuries western science has experienced a …"

"From Alan, I learned to take a more instinctive and intuitive approach to pencil work. I used to let my min…"

"He understood that in the countries beyond the iron curtain the artist must watch his step very carefully. …"

"By an incredible coincidence, Gamow and Edward Condon, who had discovered simultaneously and independently …"