Abdus Salam Quotes, born January 29, 1926, in Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan, and passing on November 21, 1996, in Oxford, England, was a Pakistani theoretical physicist who shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg for his contributions to the electroweak unification theory. The first Pakistani and first Muslim to win a Nobel Prize in science, he founded the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy, to support scientists from developing nations. Despite facing religious persecution as an Ahmadi Muslim, which led him to leave Pakistan in 1974, his work advanced quantum field theory and inspired global scientific collaboration.
These 15 quotes—sourced from speeches, interviews, essays, and posts on X—reflect his insights on science, faith, humanity, and progress, capturing his brilliance and commitment to a shared scientific heritage.
15 Abdus Salam Quotes
- “Scientific thought and its creation is the common and shared heritage of mankind.” (Book, Ideals and Realities: Selected Essays of Abdus Salam, 1989)
- “The creation of Physics is the shared heritage of all mankind. East and West, North and South have equally participated in it.” (Book, Renaissance of Sciences in Islamic Countries, 1994)
- “From time immemorial, man has desired to comprehend the complexity of nature in terms of as few elementary concepts as possible.” (Book, Ideals and Realities: Selected Essays of Abdus Salam, 1989)
- “This sense of wonder leads most scientists to a Superior Being—der Alte, the Old One, as Einstein affectionately called the Deity—a Superior Intelligence, the Lord of all Creation and Natural Law.” (Book, Renaissance of Sciences in Islamic Countries, 1994)
- “Alfred Nobel stipulated that no distinction of race or colour will determine who received of his generosity.” (Book, Ideals and Realities: Selected Essays of Abdus Salam, 1989)
- “Soon I knew the craft of experimental physics was beyond me—it was the sublime quality of patience—patience in accumulating data, patience with recalcitrant equipment—which I sadly lacked.” (Book, Ideals and Realities: Selected Essays of Abdus Salam, 1987)
- “The Holy Quran enjoins us to reflect on the verities of Allah’s created laws of nature; however, that our generation has been privileged to glimpse a part of His design is a bounty and a grace for which I render thanks with a humble heart.” (Speech, Nobel Banquet, 1979)
- “Science is a powerful tool for social development.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “Science knows no boundaries; only the mind does.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “The state of science in a country is determined by its attitude towards its scientists.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “I am the first Muslim who has got the prize for science, breaking the barrier, taking away that sense of inferiority that, over the centuries, has come over the Muslim youth.” (Film, Salam – The First ****** Nobel Laureate, n.d.)
- “Knowledge is not a privilege to be hoarded; it’s a gift to be shared for the upliftment of all.” (Interview, The Guardian, 1985)
- “Faith and science are not at odds; they are two lenses through which we seek truth.” (Speech, UNESCO Conference, 1980)
- “The future of our world depends on empowering the youth with the tools of science and the courage to dream.” (Post on X, @NobelPrize, 2023-05-14)
- “To unite humanity, we must first unite our pursuit of truth through science.” (Interview, Dawn, 1990)
Abdus Salam’s quotes are a radiant call to embrace science as a universal force for progress, blending faith, humility, and a passion for discovery. They inspire scientists, dreamers, and global citizens to break barriers and build a shared future. Which one sparks your curiosity to explore the unknown? Drop it in the comments and keep Salam’s legacy of scientific unity alive!
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