Quotes by James Prescott Joule

2 quotes by James Prescott Joule

James Prescott Joule - english physicist

Was born on 24 dec 1818.
Died on 11 oct 1889, at 70 years old.

Origin country: United Kingdom

It is evident that an acquaintance with natural laws...

It is evident that an acquaintance with natural laws means no less than an acquaintance with the mind of God therein expressed.

Quote by James Prescott Joule about physics, mind, god

Believing that the power to destroy belongs to the Creator alone I affirm... that any theory which, when carried out, demands the annihilation of force, is necessarily erroneous.

Quote by James Prescott Joule about power, destruction, force, police, god

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