One of the reasons I've gotten so attached to talking to scientists is that... they know there is a reality.

Cyclists. I really hate them. I wish they would not be so self-righteous and realise they are a danger to pedestrians. I wish cyclists would not vindictively snap off wing mirrors on cars when they were trying to cross in front of the car at a danger to motorists and pedestrians.

Our days weave together the simple pleasures of daily life, which we should never take for granted, and the higher pleasures of Art and Thought which we may now taste as we please, with none to forbid or criticise.

Funny way to spend your life, though, studying another chap's versifying.

I don't like gurus. I don't like people who ask you to follow or believe. I like people who ask you to think independently.

I did a lot of my writing as though I was an academic, doing some piece of research as perfectly as possible.

Harm can come about without will or action. But will and action can avert harm.