Gregor Mendel

Friar and Geneticist Moravian 1822 – 1884

Discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance.

426 quotes

"The power to understand is the power to transform."
Power
"Mortality reminds us that our work must be true and our efforts sincere."
Death
"In mathematics lies the language through which nature speaks."
Science
"The beauty of nature is matched only by the beauty of truth."
Beauty
"Gratitude for past discoveries fuels the search for future ones."
Gratitude
"Leadership in science means following the evidence wherever it leads."
Leadership
"Every observation, no matter how small, contributes to the edifice of knowledge."
Knowledge
"The miracle of life is contained in the simplest of living things."
Life
"Justice in science demands that we report what we find, not what we wish to find."
Justice
"Time spent in careful observation is time well invested in understanding."
Time
"The adventure of discovery requires both bold thinking and humble practice."
Adventure
"Imagination guided by evidence is the compass of scientific progress."
Imagination
"Philosophy without observation is merely empty speculation."
Philosophy
"The poet sees beauty; the scientist sees mechanism; both are necessary."
Literature
"Kindness and rigor are not opposites in the pursuit of truth."
Kindness
"Peace of mind comes from knowing you have done your work faithfully."
Peace
"Dreams without discipline remain forever dreams; combine them for achievement."
Dreams
"Health of the body mirrors the health of the mind engaged in worthy pursuits."
Health
"The humor in nature's complexity is matched only by its elegance."
Humor
"Motivation born from genuine curiosity outlasts all other forms."
Motivation
"Relationships with fellow seekers of truth are among life's greatest treasures."
Relationships
"Solitude in the garden teaches lessons that crowds cannot."
Solitude
"Technology is merely a tool; the human mind remains the greatest instrument."
Technology
"History is written by those who dare to question the present."
History
"In the politics of science, evidence must always triumph over opinion."
Politics
"The war against ignorance is won through patience and persistence."
War
"The laws of nature are the thoughts of God."
Science
"In every seed lies the potential of generations."
Nature
"Patience in observation reveals what haste obscures."
Patience
"Truth is written in the language of mathematics and living things."
Truth