Einstein ... always spoke to me of Rutherford in the highest terms, calling him a second Newton.
Chaim WeizmannAs scientists the two men were contrasting typesโEinstein all calculation, Rutherford all experiment ... There was no doubt that as an experimenter Rutherford was a genius, one of the greatest. He worked by intuition and everything he touched turned to gold. He had a sixth sense.
Chaim WeizmannIndependence is never given to a people, it has to be earned; and, once earned, must be defended.
Chaim Weizmann