Reflections of a Scientist Quotes

“The gospel is not the people in the Church. The gospel is not even the people who direct it. The gospel is the truth.”
― Henry J. Eyring, Reflections of a Scientist

“We should be willing to enjoy a full picture of our heroes, leaders, and history. I believe that when we ignore the "darker side" we leave ourselves unprepared for the revelation of some unhappy deed or event of past or present. We might be better off if we leave the warts on and let a few of the skeletons out of the closets ourselves for open examination. On the other hand, there are dangers in debunking everyone and everything that is a little above the ordinary. We ought to seek a happy balance of letting the truth flow forth without either hiding or digging for problems.”
― Henry J. Eyring, Reflections of a Scientist

“During another shift I worked, three men were killed in three separate accidents. I was just smart enough to realize that that wasn't particularly the way I wanted to die, so I changed professions. Even though, as a mining engineer, I wouldn't have had to go down into the mines myself, I didn't want to send anyone else down there, either. I obeyed my own "natural law": If it scares you, don't do it.”
― Henry J. Eyring, Reflections of a Scientist

“I can say that I am certain that God is just as real as anybody I know, and that he likes me. And that he likes you too.”
― Henry Eyring, Reflections of a Scientist