"The new coherent picture is not yet available. With all their immense empirical success, G(eneral)R(elativity) and Q(uantum)M(echanics) have left us with an understanding of the physical world which is unclear and badly fragmented. At the foundations of physics there is today confusion and incoherence."

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Source : "Quantum gravity". Book by Carlo Rovelli, 2004.

Carlo Rovelli

#Confusion Quotes #Understanding Quotes #Foundation Quotes

“There seems almost a general wish of descrying the capacity and undervaluing the labour of the novelist, and of slighting the performances which have only genius, wit, and taste to recommend them.”
“I think it's an amazing quality to be able to roll with the punches and not be totally ruined as a person because life's been rough for you. That's a really admirable way to go through your life.”
“No it isn't very pretty, what a town without pity can do.”

Source : Song: Town Without Pity
“No way did I ever think I was going to win the 100m”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“People often say, "Riots aren't revolutions." That's true. The vast majority of riots never become revolutionary. On the other hand, show me the revolution that started without a riot.”
“Count 10 over him - he'll get up”
“I've made up so many stores about my name, I can't remember.”
“The glamour of being forbidden must not be underestimated.”

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