“ The fact that no limits exist to the destructiveness of this weapon [the 'Super', i.e. the hydrogen bomb] makes its very existence and the knowledge of its construction a danger to humanity as a whole… Enrico Fermi
“ Whatever Nature has in store for mankind, unpleasant as it may be, men must accept, for ignorance is never better than knowledge. Enrico Fermi
“ It is no good to try to stop knowledge from going forward. Ignorance is never better than knowledge. Enrico Fermi
“ Before I came here, I was confused about this subject. Having listened to your lecture, I am still confused -- but on a higher level. Enrico Fermi
“ One might be led to question whether the scientists acted wisely in presenting the statesmen of the world with this appalling problem. Actually there was no choice. Once basic knowledge is acquired, a… Enrico Fermi
