Frederick Soddy Quotes

A collection of quotes by Frederick Soddy.

Frederick Soddy (1877-1956) was a British scientist known for his significant contributions to nuclear physics and radiochemistry. He revolutionized the understanding of radioactive decay and proposed the concept of isotopes, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1921. Soddy's research also had implications for understanding the origin of Earth's energy and the processes driving geothermal activity. Besides his scientific pursuits, he also actively advocated for economic reforms and warned against the dangers of unrestricted capitalism. Soddy's multidisciplinary work left an indelible impact on the fields of chemistry, physics, and economics.

Scientific men can hardly escape the charge of ignorance wit

Scientific men can hardly escape the charge of ignorance with regard to the precise effect of the impact of modern science upon the mode of living of the people and upon their civilisation.

Frederick Soddy

Men Science People

The pure air and dazzling snow belong to things beyond the r

The pure air and dazzling snow belong to things beyond the reach of all personal feeling, almost beyond the reach of life. Yet such things are a part of our life, neither the least noble nor the most terrible.

Frederick Soddy

Life

On our plane knowledge and ignorance are the immemorial adve

On our plane knowledge and ignorance are the immemorial adversaries.

Frederick Soddy

Knowledge

To-day it appears as though it may well be altogether abolis

To-day it appears as though it may well be altogether abolished in the future as it has to some extent been mitigated in the past by the unceasing, and as it now appears, unlimited ascent of man to knowledge, and through knowledge to physical power and dominion over Nature.

Frederick Soddy

Knowledge