James Clerk Maxwell Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Clerk Maxwell.

James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of electromagnetic theory. His famous set of equations, named Maxwell's equations, unified the fields of electricity, magnetism, and light, laying the foundation for modern physics. Maxwell's work also led to the discovery of electromagnetic waves and the prediction of their existence. His profound theories revolutionized our understanding of electromagnetism and paved the way for the advancements in wireless communication technology. Maxwell's remarkable intellect and scientific prowess make him one of the greatest scientists of all time.

The 2nd law of thermodynamics has the same degree of truth a

The 2nd law of thermodynamics has the same degree of truth as the statement that if you throw a tumblerful of water into the sea, you cannot get the same tumblerful of water out again.

James Clerk Maxwell

Truth

Thoroughly conscious ignorance is the prelude to every real

Thoroughly conscious ignorance is the prelude to every real advance in science.

James Clerk Maxwell

Science Ignorance Maxwell Firestein

We may find illustrations of the highest doctrines of scienc

We may find illustrations of the highest doctrines of science in games and gymnastics, in travelling by land and by water, in storms of the air and of the sea, and wherever there is matter in motion.

James Clerk Maxwell

Science Game Games

The only laws of matter are those that our minds must fabric

The only laws of matter are those that our minds must fabricate and the only laws of mind are fabricated for it by matter.

James Clerk Maxwell

Law