Niels Bohr - Atoms Quotes

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When it comes to atoms, language can be used only as in poetry.

Niels Bohr

The present state of atomic theory is characterized by the fact that we not only believe the existence of atoms to be proved beyond a doubt, but also we even believe that we have an intimate knowledge of the constituents of the individual atoms.

Niels Bohr

The study of atoms not only has deepened our insight into a new domain of experience, but has thrown new light on general problems of knowledge.

Niels Bohr