Paul Dirac Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul Dirac.

Paul Dirac (1902-1984) was an English theoretical physicist known for his significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. He developed a mathematical equation that combined quantum theory and special relativity, predicting the existence of the positron—later confirmed by Carl Anderson's experiments. Dirac's work encompassed foundational research relating to quantum electrodynamics and quantum field theory, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933. He also made substantial contributions to the formulation of quantum statistics and quantum mechanics, inspiring and influencing numerous physicists. Dirac's theoretical contributions played a crucial role in shaping modern physics.

Pick a flower on Earth and you move the farthest star.

Pick a flower on Earth and you move the farthest star.

Paul Dirac


In the fight between you and the world, back the world.

In the fight between you and the world, back the world.

Paul Dirac

Fighting Fight

God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world.

God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world.

Paul Dirac

God

It seems that if one is working from the point of view of ge

It seems that if one is working from the point of view of getting beauty in one's equations, and if one has really a sound insight, one is on a sure line of progress.

Paul Dirac

Beauty

I do not see how a man can work on the frontiers of physics

I do not see how a man can work on the frontiers of physics and write poetry at the same time. They are in opposition.

Paul Dirac

Poetry

I should like to suggest to you that the cause of all the ec

I should like to suggest to you that the cause of all the economic troubles is that we have an economic system which tries to maintain an equality of value between two things, which it would be better to recognise from the beginning as of unequal value.

Paul Dirac

Equality