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Werner Heisenberg (1901–1976) German theoretical physicist
A widely quoted statement by the character Walter White (a.k.a. "Heisenberg"), in the Cornered episode of Breaking Bad (21 August 2011), which people not familiar with the show might conceivably mistake for an attribution to the scientist.
Misattributed
“You might as well answer the door, my child,
the truth is furiously knocking.”
Lucille Clifton (1936–2010) American poet
Source: Good Woman: Poems and a Memoir 1969-1980
Ilona Andrews American husband-and-wife novelist duo
Source: Magic Bites
“One who seeks will find, and for [one who knocks] it will be opened”
Jesus (-7–30 BC) Jewish preacher and religious leader, central figure of Christianity
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Gnostic Gospels, Gospel of Thomas (c. 2nd century AD manuscript)
Robert M. Pirsig book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Source: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974), Ch. 1
Source: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
“The only girl who ever knocked me out.”
Jani Allan (1952) South African columnist and broadcaster
Mike Weaver referring to Allan following their interview. Quoted in Face Value by Jani Allan.
John Crist (comedian) (1984) American comedian
[Paulson, Dave, John Crist: A Christian comedian who's gently poking fun at faith, https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2019/04/11/john-crist-christian-comedian-nashville-comedy-festival-ryman-auditorium/3215394002/, 6 September 2019, The Tennessean, April 11, 2019, en]
“A linebacker's job is to knock out running backs, to knock out receivers, to chase the football.”
Ray Lewis (American football) (1975) former American football linebacker
As noted in "Ray Lewis finds motivation in disrespect" https://archive.is/yCnN8 (11 August 2005), by Jarrett Bell, USA Today. <br class="br">2000s, 2005