Arthur Eddington Quotes

A collection of quotes by Arthur Eddington.

Arthur Eddington was a British physicist and astronomer born on December 28, 1882. He made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics, particularly in the study of stellar structure and evolution. Eddington is well-known for his support of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, and his famous expedition to observe the solar eclipse of 1919, which confirmed Einstein's predictions on the bending of light. Additionally, Eddington made important contributions to quantum mechanics and cosmology. He was an influential figure in both scientific research and public understanding of science. Eddington passed away on November 22, 1944.

The whole subject-matter of exact science consists of pointe

The whole subject-matter of exact science consists of pointer readings and similar indications.

Arthur Eddington

Science Reading

I think that science would never have achieved much progress

I think that science would never have achieved much progress if it had always imagined unknown obstacles hidden round every corner. At least we may peer gingerly round the corner, and perhaps we shall find there is nothing very formidable after all.

Arthur Eddington

Science Progress

We have found that where science has progressed the farthest

We have found that where science has progressed the farthest, the mind has but regained from nature that which the mind put into nature.

Arthur Eddington

Science