19 Quotes by James Cronin

On even the worst days, when nothing was working at the lab, I knew that at home I would find warmth, peace, companionship, and encouragement. As a consequence, the next day would surely be better.

One of the greatest joys in my life was giving a lecture in French at the College de France.

I did a thesis in experimental nuclear physics under the direction of Samuel K. Allison.

If anything, they've gone in the other direction, making zoning more restrictive. It's been frustrating.

Our whole family assembles in Chicago at Christmas and usually in Aspen in the summer.

My primary and secondary education was provided by the Highland Park Public School System.

My real education began when I entered the University of Chicago in September 1951 as a graduate student.

My mother, Dorothy Watson, had met my father in a Greek class at Northwestern University.

I was much involved in the development of the spark chamber as a practical research tool.