Irving Langmuir Quotes

The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth.

A chemist who does not know mathematics is seriously handicapped.

Science, almost from its beginnings, has been truly international in character. National prejudices disappear completely in the scientist's search for truth.

History proves abundantly that pure science, undertaken without regard to applications to human needs, is usually ultimately of direct benefit to mankind.

And literature frequently rises to heights that make it international.

Medicine also disregards national boundaries.