Ivan Pavlov

Physiologist and Psychologist Russian 1849 – 1936

Discovered classical conditioning through famous dog experiments.

376 quotes

"Science demands from a man all his life. If you had two lives they would not be enough for you."
Science
"The great orchestration of the conditional reflex is the highest nervous activity of animals."
Science
"Consciousness is just how the brain labels the neural correlates of attention."
Knowledge
"Do not pursue pleasure, as you would chase a butterfly. Let pleasure come to you."
Wisdom
"The sense of touch is more important than the sense of sight."
Education
"Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
Hope
"The human brain is the most complex object known to science."
Knowledge
"In everything one must observe the rule of moderation."
Wisdom
"Truth is the highest value. Without it there is no genuine knowledge."
Truth
"Freedom of thought is the only guarantee of human progress."
Freedom
"Peace comes from understanding and respecting the natural order."
Peace
"Nature teaches us patience through observation and experimentation."
Nature
"Art and science are not opposites; they are united in human understanding."
Art
"Music influences the emotional centers of the brain."
Music
"Faith in reason is the foundation of all scientific inquiry."
Faith
"A leader must be disciplined before leading others."
Leadership
"Work that aligns with your passion is never truly labor."
Work
"Dreams are the mind's way of processing complex information."
Dreams
"Humor is the intellect's way of coping with difficulty."
Humor
"Beauty exists in the perfection of natural order."
Beauty
"Death is not an end, but a transformation of energy."
Death
"Perseverance is the cornerstone of all achievement."
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens the mind to further learning."
Gratitude
"Creativity arises from disciplined observation."
Creativity
"Justice requires understanding the causes of behavior."
Justice
"Patience is the science of observation made manifest."
Patience
"Kindness toward all creatures reflects understanding of life."
Kindness
"Strength comes from understanding your limitations."
Strength
"Fear is a conditioned response that can be unconditioned."
Fear
"Power without understanding is dangerous."
Power