Richard Feynman

1918 – 1988

1900s USA · Scientist

Richard Feynman was a physicist known for explaining hard science in fun, easy-to-understand ways. He worked on some of the biggest science projects of his time, then spent his life teaching others to stay curious and ask great questions. He also loved playing the bongo drums and picking locks just for fun.

Quotes

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“Study hard what interests you the most, in the most undisciplined, irreverent, and original manner possible.”

“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool.”

“I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there.”

Sources

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