From Galileo to Gell Mann

In this book the authors gathered writings from over one hundred of the world's brightest scientific minds on the question of 'Why'? -specifically why did these great scientists commit themselves so ardently to life in the laboratory? What was it that kept them dedicated to their research endeavors for years on end? Among the most remarkable similarities that emerge when one considers together these writings from the likes of Albert Einstein,Gregor Mendal,Marie Curie and others is the sense of wonder and outright awe at what the study of the natural world can reveal.