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To my mind, the most important aspect of the Nobel Awards is that they bring home to the masses of the peoples of all na
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"To my mind, the most important aspect of the Nobel Awards is that they bring home to the masses of the peoples of all nations, a realization of their common interests. They carry to those who have no direct contact with science the international spirit"

- Irving Langmuir

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Irving Langmuir between January 31, 1881 and August 16, 1957. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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