In science it is not enough to think of an important problem on which to work. It is also necessary to know the means which could be used to investigate the problem.
Leo SzilardI have been asked whether I would agree that the tragedy of the scientist is that he is able to bring about great advances in our knowledge, which mankind may then proceed to use for purposes of destruction. My answer is that this is not the tragedy of the scientist; it is the tragedy of mankind.
Leo SzilardIf one knows only what one is told, one does not know enough to be able to arrive at a well-balanced decision.
Leo Szilard