[About John Evershed] There is much in our medallist’s career which is a reminder of the scientific life of Sir William Huggins. They come from the same English neighbourhood and began as amateurs of the best kind. They both possess the same kind of scientific aptitude.

Der bis zur Vorrede, die ihn abweist, gelangte Leser hat das Buch für baares Geld gekauft und frägt, was ihn schadlos hält? – Meine letzte Zuflucht ist jetzt, ihn zu erinnern, daß er ein Buch, auch ohne es gerade zu lesen, doch auf mancherlei Art zu benutzen weiß. Es kann, so gut wie viele andere, eine Lücke seiner Bibliothek ausfüllen, wo es sich, sauber gebunden, gewiß gut ausnehmen wird. Oder auch er kann es seiner gelehrten Freundin auf die Toilette, oder den Theetisch legen. Oder endlich er kann ja, was gewiß das Beste von Allem ist und ich besonders rathe, es recensiren.
The reader who has got as far as the preface and is put off by that, has paid money for the book, and wants to know how he is to be compensated. My last refuge now is to remind him that he knows of various ways of using a book without precisely reading it. It can, like many another, fill a gap in his library, where, neatly bound, it is sure to look well. Or he can lay it on the dressing-table or tea-table of his learned lady friend. Or finally he can review it; this is assuredly the best course of all, and the one I specially advise.

A mathematical problem should be difficult in order to entice us, yet not completely inaccessible, lest it mock at our efforts. It should be to us a guide post on the mazy paths to hidden truths, and ultimately a reminder of our pleasure in the successful solution.

As a reminder to the prospective observer of extraterrestrial radio noise, I shall conclude by offering the following motto for radio astronomers (with apologies to Gertrude Stein): Signals in the grass, alas!

As we celebrate the vernal equinox, let us marvel at the intricate dance of celestial bodies that govern the changing seasons. It’s a reminder of the profound interconnectedness of the cosmos and our place within it.

Because basic learning takes place so early—as…the classic musical South Pacific reminds us, “You've got to be taught before it’s too late, before you are six or seven or eight; you’ve got to be carefully taught,”—we must strengthen our pre-school program, especially Headstart, Kindergarten and Day Care.

During the vernal equinox, we witness the convergence of astronomy and culture, as people around the world celebrate the arrival of spring. It’s a reminder of the universal human fascination with the cycles of the natural world.

During the vernal equinox, we witness the delicate balance between light and darkness, warmth and cold. It’s a reminder of the intricate interplay of forces that sustain life on our planet and the cosmic harmony that governs the universe.

Electric and magnetic forces. May they live for ever, and never be forgot, if only to remind us that the science of electromagnetics, in spite of the abstract nature of its theory, involving quantities whose nature is entirely unknown at the present, is really and truly founded on the observations of real Newtonian forces, electric and magnetic respectively.

Hour-glasses remind us, not only of how time flies, but at the same time of the dust into which we shall one day decay.

It is not always the truth that tells us where to look for new knowledge. We don’t search for the penny under the lamp post where the light is. We know we are more likely to find it out there in the darkness. My favorite way of expressing this notion to graduate students who are trying to do very hard experiments is to remind them that “God loves the noise as much as he does the signal.”

Lives of great men remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And departing leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time.

One is constantly reminded of the infinite lavishness and fertility of Nature—inexhaustible abundance amid what seems enormous waste. And yet when we look into any of her operations that lie within reach of our minds, we learn that no particle of her material is wasted or worn out. It is eternally flowing from use to use, beauty to yet higher beauty; and we soon cease to lament waste and death, and rather rejoice and exult in the imperishable, unspendable wealth of the universe.

One summer night, out on a flat headland, all but surrounded by the waters of the bay, the horizons were remote and distant rims on the edge of space. Millions of stars blazed in darkness, and on the far shore a few lights burned in cottages. Otherwise there was no reminder of human life. My companion and I were alone with the stars: the misty river of the Milky Way flowing across the sky, the patterns of the constellations standing out bright and clear, a blazing planet low on the horizon. It occurred to me that if this were a sight that could be seen only once in a century, this little headland would be thronged with spectators. But it can be seen many scores of nights in any year, and so the lights burned in the cottages and the inhabitants probably gave not a thought to the beauty overhead; and because they could see it almost any night, perhaps they never will.

The vernal equinox is a celestial event that invites us to witness the delicate balance between light and darkness, a reminder of the eternal dance of cosmic forces shaping our world.

The vernal equinox is a cosmic event that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural differences. It’s a reminder of the universal principles of physics and astronomy that govern our planet’s journey through space.

The vernal equinox is a cosmic reset button, marking the transition from the dormancy of winter to the vitality of spring. It’s a reminder of the Earth’s perpetual motion and the cyclical nature of life.

The vernal equinox is a moment of celestial balance, when the sun’s rays strike the Earth’s equator directly, illuminating both hemispheres equally. It’s a reminder of the intricate dance between the Earth and the sun that shapes our seasons.

The vernal equinox is a moment of cosmic harmony, where the forces of gravity and motion align to create the delicate equilibrium that sustains life on Earth. It’s a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things in the universe.

The vernal equinox represents a moment of celestial symmetry, when the tilt of the Earth’s axis aligns perfectly with its orbit around the sun. It’s a reminder of the elegant mechanics that govern our solar system.

The vernal equinox serves as a celestial reminder of the interconnectedness of all living things, as we join in the universal celebration of renewal and growth.

The vernal equinox serves as a celestial signpost, marking the beginning of a new astronomical season and heralding the renewal of life on Earth. It’s a reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings and our shared dependence on the rhythms of nature.

The vernal equinox serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. As the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience equal lengths of day and night, it underscores the universal rhythms that govern our planet’s ecosystems.

The vernal equinox signals new beginnings, the promise of spring, and the potential for growth. It’s a reminder of the cyclical nature of our universe and the beauty of celestial mechanics.

The vernal equinox symbolizes a time of renewal and rebirth in nature. It’s a reminder of the Earth’s resilience and its ability to transition from winter’s dormancy to spring’s vitality.

This speaker reminds me of my childhood in Budapest. There were gypsy magicians who came to town to entertain us children. But as I recollect, there was one important difference: the gypsy only seemed to violate the laws of nature, he never really violated them!

To be whole. To be complete. Wildness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separate from.