It would be possible to describe everything scientifically, but it would make no sense; it would be without meaning, as if you described a Beethoven symphony as a variation of wave pressure.

We must dedicate our lives to drying up the source of war: ammunition factories.

The word 'God' is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weaknesses, and religious scripture a collection of honourable, but still primitive legends which are nevertheless pretty childish. No interpretation, no matter how subtle, can (for me) change this.

If there is any religion that could respond to the needs of modern science, it would be Buddhism.

I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.

Is it not a terrible thing to be forced by society to do things which all of us as individuals regard as abominable crimes?

I hate all the loathsome nonsense that goes with patriotism.