Quotable Feynman

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Some people say, "How can you live without knowing?" I do not know what they mean. I always live without knowing. That is easy. How you get to know is what I want to know."--Richard P. Feynman. Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard P. Feynman (1918-88) was a rare scientific genius who communicated complex ideas with clarity, becoming famous for both his contributions to science and the wit of his lectures and writings. This collection offers a treasure-trove of Feynman's most profound, humorous, and memorable quotes on diverse subjects. Curated by his daughter, Michelle Feynman, the selections come from interviews, lectures, letters, articles, and books, organized into two dozen topics including art, childhood, discovery, family, imagination, humor, mathematics, politics, science, religion, and uncertainty. Approximately 500 quotes showcase Feynman's playful intelligence and his unconventional, engaging, and inspiring nature. The result is a unique portrait of his life and thought, appealing to both devoted fans and newcomers. The book features a foreword by physicist Brian Cox, reflections from cellist Yo-Yo Ma, a personal preface by Michelle Feynman, previously unpublished quotes, a chronology of Feynman's life, twenty photos, and memorable quotations about him from other notable figures.