Erwin Schrodinger

Wave mechanics

Modern influential 158 sayings

Sayings by Erwin Schrodinger

The greatest discovery of all is that the universe is alive.

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The unity and continuity of Vedanta are reflected in the unity and continuity of wave mechanics. This is a brilliant insight.

1961 — My View of the World
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The problem of the 'thing in itself' is not a problem that can be solved by science. It is a philosophical problem.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The scientific picture of the world is a simplification, an abstraction, and it is not the whole truth.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The world is not a machine, but a living organism.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The origin of life is still one of the greatest mysteries of science.

1944 — What Is Life?
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The more deeply we penetrate into nature, the more we find that it is full of mysteries.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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Quantum mechanics has taught us that the world is not as solid and substantial as we thought.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The world is not a collection of independent objects, but a single, indivisible whole.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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Our body is not a thing, but a process.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The most important thing for a scientist is to be open to new ideas and to be willing to question established beliefs.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The world is not a static place, but is constantly changing and evolving.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The ultimate goal of science is to understand the universe and our place in it.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The world is full of wonders, and it is our task to explore them.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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We are all part of the same cosmic dance.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The meaning of life is to be found in the experience of living itself.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The future is not predetermined, but is open to our choices and actions.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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The human mind is capable of understanding the universe, but it is also capable of creating its own illusions.

Approx. 1950s — Attributed, general philosophical stance.
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