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01Undated

The black holes of nature are the most perfect macroscopic objects there are in the universe: the only elements in their construction are our concepts of space and time.

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar / quote

02Undated

Science is a perception of the world around us. Science is a place where what you find in nature pleases you.

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar / quote

03Undated

I am aware of the usefulness of science to society and of the benefits society derives from it.

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar / quote

04Undated

Indeed, I would feel that an appreciation of the arts in a conscious, disciplined way might help one to do science better.

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar / quote