To my mind, the most important aspect of the Nobel Awards is that they bring home to the masses of the peoples of all nations, a realization of their common interests. They carry to those who have no direct contact with science the international spirit. Irving Langmuir aspectawardbring share on social
The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth. Irving Langmuir curiositydesiremotivate Change image and share on social
Medicine also disregards national boundaries. Irving Langmuir boundarydisregardmedicine Change image and share on social
This coupling together of science with international peace, is, I think, particularly significant. Irving Langmuir coupleinternationalpeace Change image and share on social
History proves abundantly that pure science, undertaken without regard to applications to human needs, is usually ultimately of direct benefit to mankind. Irving Langmuir abundantlyapplicationbenefit Change image and share on social
And literature frequently rises to heights that make it international. Irving Langmuir frequentlyheightinternational Change image and share on social
Happy indeed is the scientist who not only has the pleasures which I have enumerated, but who also wins the recognition of fellow scientists and of the mankind which ultimately benefits from his endeavors. Irving Langmuir benefitendeavorenumerate share on social
Science, almost from its beginnings, has been truly international in character. National prejudices disappear completely in the scientist's search for truth. Irving Langmuir beginningcharactercompletely Change image and share on social
