Chen-Ning Yang famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

In 1975, ... [speaking with Shiing Shen Chern], I told him I had finally learned ... the beauty of fiber-bundle theory and the profound Chern-Weil theorem. I said I found it amazing that gauge fields are exactly connections on fiber bundles, which the mathematicians developed without reference to the physical world. I added, "this is both thrilling and puzzling, since you mathematicians dreamed up these concepts out of nowhere." He immediately protested: "No, no. These concepts were not dreamed up. They were natural and real."
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Real #Profound #Connections
Nature seems to take advantage of the simple mathematical representations of the symmetry laws. When one pauses to consider the elegance and the beautiful perfection of the mathematical reasoning involved and contrast it with the complex and far-reaching physical consequences, a deep sense of respect for the power of the symmetry laws never fails to develop.
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Beautiful #Nature #Simple
In the final analysis, the incident is seen as originating from an emotional expression of the frustration and anger of the proud people of China who had been subject to ever increasing oppression from without and decadent corruption from within.
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Frustration #Emotional #Expression
I should like to say that I am as proud of my Chinese heritage and background as I am devoted to modern science, a part of human civilization of Western origin, to which I have dedicated and I shall continue to dedicate my work.
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Civilization #Chinese #Heritage
In the latter half of the last century the impact of the expanding influence of Western culture and economic system brought about in China a severe conflict.
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Impact #Western Culture #Half
There are only two kinds of math books: Those you cannot read beyond the first sentence, and those you cannot read beyond the first page.
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Book #Math #Two
I was later to receive an excellent first two years' graduate education in the same University and then again was able to pursue my studies in the U.S. on a fellowship from the aforementioned fund.
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Years #Two #Fellowship
The question was heatedly debated of how much Western culture should be brought into China.
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Gdp #Western Culture #Should
Einstein's theory of General Relativity has a mathematical structure very similar to Yang-Mills theory.
-- Chen-Ning Yang

#Yang #Structure #Mills

First birth is from your parents, but real birth, real life, begins when one accepts a bona fide spiritual master and renders service unto him. Then the path is open for going back to home, back to Godhead, to live eternally in full knowledge and full bliss and in association with the Supreme Personality of Godhead Himself, Lord Krishna.
A loud noise will get your fight-or-flight response going. This, over the years, can cause real cardiovascular damage.
Any city may have one period of magnificence, like Boston or New Orleans or San Francisco, but it takes a real one to keep renewing itself until the past is perennially forgotten.
Well, I think that the image is a part of me. I wear the baggy pants, the hats, the whole nine. And you know, I may add a little for the excitement and the intrigue in the videos, but my family has told me that little air of mystery that surrounds me is for real.
Together, these advocates create a pro-Israeli case so compelling that the idea and reality of Israel has worked itself deep into American culture, politics and foreign policy. Many American Jews refuse to accept it, but the real debate between Israelâ€™s supporters and detractors in America is all but over.
A simple yet profound way to create a healthy body, a stress-free mind, and a peaceful sense of well-being.
I love the Bible. I read it every day. I spend 10 hours a week studying it. It has affected my life in profound ways. I am inspired when I read it.
Any profound view of the world is mysticism. It has, of course, to deal with life and the world, both of which are nonrational entities.
Ethics are complete, profound and alive only when addressed to all living beings. Only then are we in spiritual connection with the world. Any philosophy not representing this, not based on the indefinite totality of life, is bound to disappear.
I'm pretty intense when it comes to relationships, platonic ones as well. If I feel a connection with someone, I'm willing to go there.

Chen-Ning Yang famous quotes

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