Hеrmаnn Ludwig Fеrdinаnd von Hеlmhоltz (August 31, 1821 – September 8, 1894) was a Gеrmаn рhуѕiсiаn аnd рhуѕiсiѕt.
Hе mаdе significant contributions in several scientifi...
A moving body whose motion was not retarded by any resisting force would continue to move to all eternity. Hermann von Helmholtz
A moving body whose motion was not retarded by any resisting force would continue to move to all eternity.
Whoever, in the pursuit of science, seeks after immediate practical utility, may generally rest assured that he will seek in vain. Hermann von Helmholtz
Whoever, in the pursuit of science, seeks after immediate practical utility, may generally rest assured that he will seek in vain.
The quantity of force which can be brought into action in the whole of Nature is unchangeable, and can neither be increased nor diminished. Hermann von Helmholtz
The quantity of force which can be brought into action in the whole of Nature is unchangeable, and can neither be increased nor diminished.
Windmills, which are used in the great plains of Holland and North Germany to supply the want of falling water, afford another instance of the action of velocity. The sails are driven by air in motion - by wind. Hermann von Helmholtz
Windmills, which are used in the great plains of Holland and North Germany to supply the want of falling water, afford another instance of the action of velocity. The sails are driven by air in motion - by wind.
All that science can achieve is a perfect knowledge and a perfect understanding of the action of natural and moral forces. Hermann von Helmholtz
All that science can achieve is a perfect knowledge and a perfect understanding of the action of natural and moral forces.
Music stands in a much closer connection with pure sensation than any of the other arts. Hermann von Helmholtz
Music stands in a much closer connection with pure sensation than any of the other arts.
The originator of a new concept...finds, as a rule, that it is much more difficult to find out why other people do not understand him, than it was to discover the new truth. Hermann von Helmholtz
The originator of a new concept...finds, as a rule, that it is much more difficult to find out why other people do not understand him, than it was to discover the new truth.