“The Nobel Prize is given as a personal award but it also honors the fi...” — Robert Hofstadter Quote

“The Nobel Prize is given as a personal award but it also honors the field of research in which I have worked and it also honors my students and colleagues.”

“Not only has this subject been long associated with the ideas of thinking men over the ages but its practical importance is attested to by the huge resources of men and material thrown into this type of work.”

“Award shows in general are just lame excuses to stroke the egos of millionaires, but the 'ESPY's' are an especially embarrassing example.”

“I had never thought that so many people would know me, will talk about me, and most of all, I will be given a National Award.”

“To get the Nickelodeon award? That's like 'it.' It's one of the best. It's definitely where you want to be in your career.”