We Haven't Got The Money,

[from Uranium] There Are Present At Least Two Distinct Types Of Radiation One That Is Very Readily Absorbed, Which Will Be Termed For Convenience The α Radiation, And The Other Of A More Penetrative Character, Which Will Be Termed The β Radiation.

It Was Almost As Incredible As If You Fired A 15-inch Shell At A Piece Of Tissue Paper And It Came Back And Hit You.

Don't Let Me Catch Anyone Talking About The Universe In My Department.

It Is Essential For Men Of Science To Take An Interest In The Administration Of Their Own Affairs Or Else The Professional Civil Servant Will Step In - And Then The Lord Help You.

Should A Young Scientist Working With Me Come To Me After Two Years Of Such Work And Ask Me What To Do Next, I Would Advise Him To Get Out Of Science. After Two Years Of Work, If A Man Does Not Know What To Do Next, He Will Never Make A Real Scientist.