James Cronin

My mother, Dorothy Watson, had met my father in a Greek class at Northwestern University.

When the violation of parity was discovered I began a series of electronic experiments to investigate parity violation in hyperon decays.

On even the worst days, when nothing was working at the lab, I knew that at home I would find warmth, peace, companionship, and encouragement. As a consequence, the next day would surely be better.

I now know how to steal a watch when someone's wearing it. It's an excellent talent to have.

Middle age is youth without levity, and age without decay.

When the violation of parity was discovered I began a series of electronic experiments to investigate parity violation in hyperon decays.