I learned that if you want to make a difference, you have to... - Chien-Shiung Wu

"I learned that if you want to make a difference, you have to be willing to stand alone."

Chien-Shiung Wu Courage

Nuclear Physicist Chinese-American 1912–1997

More from Chien-Shiung Wu

"I wonder whether the tiny atoms and nuclei, or the mathematical symbols, are the most fundamental things in the world."

"You look at the stars and you realize how far away they are. But then you look at yourself and realize how small you are."

"In physics, you don't have to go around making trouble for yourself—nature does it for you."

"I think the reason I have been successful in science is that I'm not afraid of hard work."

"Never let fear stop you from chasing your dreams."

"Courage is being afraid but doing it anyway."

"Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do."

"Sometimes you have to be the monster to stop the monsters."