Arthur Leonard Schawlow Quotes

#1. It seems to me that when confronted with the marvels of life and the universe, one must ask why and not just how. The only possible answers are religious ... I find a need for God in the universe and in my own life.

Arthur Leonard Schawlow

#2. But the context of religion is a great background for doing science. In the words of Psalm 19, 'The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament showeth his handiwork'. Thus scientific research is a worshipful act, in that it reveals more of the wonders of God's creation.

Arthur Leonard Schawlow

#3. The most successful scientists are not the most talented. But they are the ones who are impelled by curiosity. They've got to know what the answer is

Arthur Leonard Schawlow

#4. Anything will lase if you hit it hard enough.

Arthur Leonard Schawlow

#5. Dead is when the chemists take over the subject.

Arthur Leonard Schawlow

#6. To do suc cessful research, you don't need to know everything, you just, need to know one thing that isn't known.

Arthur Leonard Schawlow