“Elementary considerations led me to the conclusion that a medium, comp...” — Karl Ferdinand Braun Quote

“Elementary considerations led me to the conclusion that a medium, composed of layers of different dielectric constants, must behave as a uniaxial crystal if it is assumed that the layer thicknesses are only a fraction of a wave-length.”

“In the summer of 1902, I was able to erect two experimental stations on two forts at Strasbourg for the purpose of closer study.”

“Considering the greater amounts of energy which can be collected and stored in suitable experimental form in capacitors, one could expect to deliver radiated energy for some time from them.”

“I was at college studying psychology, philosophy, textiles and drama. But because I wasn't one of those all-singing, all-dancing stage-school kids, I just assumed I'd never become an actor.”

“Before this learning experience, I had assumed that with regard to programs that sought to help people out of poverty, the political world was essentially divided into two camps: conservatives who opposed these for a variety of reasons, and liberals who supported them.”

“I wanted to be Davy Crockett or Daniel Boone. I always assumed that I would become some kind of professional trapper, not really knowing that there isn't such a thing anymore.”