“So now, if we don't fund the physical sciences, where will the Next Bi...” — Burton Richter Quote

“So now, if we don't fund the physical sciences, where will the Next Big Thing come from?”

“I've become interested in the impact of climate change on the world and the future of energy needs for the developing world.”

“While a lab director can get done the things that he regards as important, he has the more important job of bringing out the best ideas of the broader scientific community. I learned this early in my career while I was leading the construction of the SPEAR facility.”

“Shaking the commissioner's hand has always been a big thing for me. When you're young and you watch the draft every year, you're like, 'That's going to be me one day.'”

“To be able to make a minute difference in this huge world is a big thing.”

“People make a big thing about rankings, but being first or second in the world doesn't mean much if you don't actually win anything.”