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List of Alfred Nobel Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 34 inspiring quotes by Alfred Nobel.

About Alfred Nobel

  • Born: October 21, 1833
  • Died: December 10, 1896
  • Occupation: Chemist
    • The first time i saw nitroglycerine was in the beginning of the crimean war. professor zinin in st. petersburg exhibited some to my father and me, and struck some on an anvil to show that only the part touched by the hammer exploded without spreading.
    Father War Hammers
    Alfred nobel - pitiable half-creature, should have been stifled by humane doctor when he made his entry yelling into life. greatest merits: keeps his nails clean and is never a burden to anyone. greatest fault: lacks family, cheerful spirits, and strong stomach. greatest and only petition: not to be buried alive. greatest sin: does not worship mammon. important events in his life: none.
    Life Strong Science
    Kant's style is so heavy that after his pure reason, the reader longs for unreasonableness.
    Style Reason Heavy
    To his sister-in-law: what a contrast between us! you live a warm and glowing life, surrounded by loved ones whom you care for and who care for you; you are anchored in contentment. i drift about without rudder or compass, a wreck on the sea of life; i have no memories to cheer me, no pleasant illusions of the future to comfort me, or about me to satisfy my vanity. i have no family to furnish the only kind of survival that concerns us, no friends for the wholesome development of my affections, or enemies for my malice.
    Sister Cheer Memories
    I am a misanthrope and yet utterly benevolent, have more than one screw loose yet am a super-idealist who digests philosophy more efficiently than food.
    Philosophy Misanthrope Idealist
    For me writing biographies is impossible, unless they are brief and concise, and these are, i feel, the most eloquent.
    Writing Biographies Impossible
    I have not the slightest pretension to call my verses poetry; i write now and then for no other purpose than to relieve depression or to improve my english.
    Writing Purpose Now And Then
    The savants will write excellent volumes. there will be laureates. but wars will continue just the same until the forces of the circumstances render them impossible.
    War Writing Impossible
    I am a misanthrope yet utterly benevolent.
    Misanthrope Benevolent
    It is my express wish that in awarding the [nobel prizes] no consideration be given to the nationality of the candidates, but that the most worthy shall receive the prize, whether he be scandinavian or not.
    Wish Consideration Nobel
    The only true solution would be a convention under which all the governments would bind themselves to defend collectively any country that was attacked.
    Country War Government
    Second to agriculture, humbug is the biggest industry of our age.
    Second Chance Agriculture Age
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