Ahmed Zewail Quotes

There is no 'master plan' on the road to the Nobel Prize. It represents a lot of hard work, a passion for that work and... being in the right place at the right time. For me, that place was Caltech.

Ahmed Zewail

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: egyptian
  • Birth: February 26, 1946 - August 2, 2016

Topics

WorkHard WorkPassionTimeMeRoad

You can't be angsty all day or else it becomes a sort of pale angst.

Jim Broadbent

DayYouAngstPaleSortAll Day

I've forgotten the birthdays of everyone close to me. I have forgotten to pay bills, file tax returns on time, go to meetings, and, every week, I forget to put the bins out. But I have never forgotten I want my lunch.

John Niven

TimeMeLunchMeetingsWeekForget

I failed first grade, which is my biggest problem. You always feel like a failure, like you're stupid.

Amy Sedaris

FailureStupidFeelProblemYou

This is what I always wanted to do in my entire life, so I am not going to sit here and complain that it is so terrible to be in successful movies, because it becomes a trilogy!

Alyson Hannigan

LifeI AmMoviesAlwaysComplain

I didn't ever think of it as a social thing at the time. I took it as a good story. Maybe because I've always been kind of progressive so I never thought of it, you know.

Rod Steiger

GoodTimeStoryThinkThoughtYou

I was not much good as a waitress.

Mary Beard

GoodMuchWaitress

If I feel strongly, I say it. I know I can do more good by being vocal than by staying quiet. I'd have a whole lot more money if I lied, but I wouldn't enjoy spending it.

Martina Navratilova

GoodMoneyFeelEnjoyQuietI Can

The best piece of advice my father gave me was to always work hard. One thing he instilled: Proper preparation prevents poor performances.

Michelle Carter

WorkFatherBestPreparationMe

One of my favorite things, as a critic, was finding books by new writers who possessed a distinctive voice and vision, an inventive gift for storytelling. I also loved immersing myself in works of nonfiction that taught me something about the world, that made the past come alive or shed light on hidden corners of history or the news.

Michiko Kakutani

VisionHistoryLightMyselfPastMe

The women all want to dance. I dance all night every night.

Minnesota Fats

WomenDanceNightWantEvery

If I get one more person telling me I look like Eliot Spitzer, I'm just going to have to play the guy one day.

Michael Kelly

DayMeLookPersonPlayOne Day

People have to free their imaginations and realize everyone can do something, on a large or a small scale, depending on their ability. Those who can do a lot because of their position and potential should jump right in there.

Douglas Tompkins

PeopleSmallFreePotentialJump

Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Quote by Ahmed Zewail