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In honor of his centennial, the Top 10 Feynman quotations

Famous physicist speaks from the grave with wisdom, insight and advice

Richard Feynman

Richard Feynman offered insights on the nature of reality, science and technological progress — as well as on human nature.

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By Tom Siegfried

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