We believe the substance we have extracted from pitchblende contains a metal not yet observed, related to bismuth by its analytical properties. If the existence of this new metal is confirmed we propose to call it polonium, from the name of the original country of one of us.
In science we must be interested in things, not in persons.
Life is not easy for any for us.
Nothing in this world is to be feared... only understood.
I was taught the method for advancement is not quick or simple.
We must not forget that when radium was discovered no one knew that it would prove useful in hospitals.