I finally reached the conclusion that mathematics was the study I was best fitted to follow, though I did not clearly see in what way I should turn the subject to account. Simon Newcomb accountconclusionfinally Change image and share on social
Quite likely the twentieth century is destined to see the natural forces which will enable us to fly from continent to continent with a speed far exceeding that of a bird. Simon Newcomb birdcenturycontinent Change image and share on social
I had not yet gotten into the world of light. But I felt as one who, standing outside, could knock against the wall and hear an answering knock from within. Simon Newcomb answerfelthear Change image and share on social
When about fifteen I once made a great scandal by taking out my knife in prayer meeting and assaulting a young man who, while I was kneeling down during the prayer, stood above me and squeezed my neck. Simon Newcomb assaultfifteengreat share on social
As years passed away I have formed the habit of looking back upon that former self as upon another person, the remembrance of whose emotions has been a solace in adversity and added zest to the enjoyment of prosperity. Simon Newcomb addadversityback share on social
So far as the economic condition of society and the general mode of living and thinking were concerned, I might claim to have lived in the time of the American Revolution. Simon Newcomb americanclaimconcern Change image and share on social
In 1860 a total eclipse of the sun was visible in British America. Simon Newcomb americabritisheclipse Change image and share on social
Flight by machines heavier than air is unpractical and insignificant, if not utterly impossible. Simon Newcomb airflightheavy Change image and share on social
We are probably nearing the limit of all we can know about astronomy. Simon Newcomb astronomylimitnear Change image and share on social
My father was the most rational and the most dispassionate of men. Simon Newcomb dispassionatefatherman Change image and share on social
