Irving Langmuir Quotes

Science, almost from its beginnings, has been truly international in character. National prejudices disappear completely in the scientist's search for truth.

Irving Langmuir

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 31, 1881 - August 16, 1957

Topics

CharacterTruthScienceSearchBeen

I used to not be confident. My father certainly didn't add to my confidence. When I was 17 or 18, I was voted the most beautiful girl in England by the association of press photographers. When they called Daddy for a comment, he said, 'I'm amazed. She's a nice looking girl, but nothing special.'

Joan Collins

FatherConfidenceGirlBeautifulShe

A lot of people have said to me, 'That's a great idea, running for president. You'll get booked for more speeches. You can write a book.'

John Bolton

GreatPeopleMeBookYouSaid

A hero has faced it all: he need not be undefeated, but he must be undaunted.

Andrew Bernstein

HeroNeedMustUndefeatedHeFaced

I've always been pretty independent, no matter what situation: good, bad, ugly, happy, sad. I dig deep, and I get over it.

Mel B

GoodSadUglyHappyDeepBad

Given how well the cards have been dealt to someone like myself, I think there's an inherent obligation to try to reach out and make a difference.

Max Walker

MyselfThinkReachMake A Difference

I'm always in favor of Israel responding strongly when it's threatened. At the same time, a response to a response doesn't really solve anything. It just creates a perpetual-motion machine.

Steven Spielberg

TimeSameAlwaysAnythingIsrael

Magazines that depend on photography, and design, and long reads, and quality stuff, are going to do just fine despite the Internet and cable news.

Jann Wenner

QualityInternetDesignPhotography

I can tell you the actor who I admire the most. Billy Crudup. Do you know who he is? He's awesome.

Jonathan Tucker

YouI CanKnowAdmireActorAwesome

We're not going to dumb down for them. They have to move up. They're the network and we're the show.

Alia Shawkat

DownDumbUpGoingMoveShow

Unlike every other retirement vehicle, such as IRAs and 401(k)s, you receive a tax deduction for making contributions to your HSA but don't have to pay income taxes on withdrawals.

Paul Zane Pilzer

RetirementYouTaxTaxesPayIncome

I'm a Christian, and I give the glory to God.

Tim Kennedy

GodChristianGloryGive

When you are successful, there is this tendency to repeat the elements that we believe have worked in a certain film. Then it becomes formulaic, and there is no getting back.

Nivin Pauly

BelieveYouBackRepeatSuccessful

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