Pattern-finding is the purpose of the mind and the construct of the universe. There are an infinite number of patterns, some of which are known; those still unknown hold the key to unresolved enigmas and paradoxes.

My work is about helping humanity.

There's no precedent for women philosophers and there's no precedence for most of the things I did.

Most wonderful things are unconscious.

If I could relive my life, what I would do is work with scientists. But not one scientist, because they're locked into their little specializations. I'd go from scientist to scientist to scientist, like a bee goes from flower to flower.

Philosophy gets its ugly head into everything, but I don't think we live philosophy anymore. It's done.

I always was alone. And I'm alone today. It's fine. I have lots of friends, but not in terms of working together.