The mere formulation of a problem is far more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skills. To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle requires creative imagination and marks real advances in science.

The power of imagination is the ultimate creative power.. no doubt about that. While knowledge defines all we currently know and understand.. imagination points to all we might yet discover and create. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions

Given the millions of billions of Earth-like planets, life elsewhere in the Universe without a doubt, does exist. In the vastness of the Universe we are not alone.

In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.

Conviction is a good motive, but a bad judge.

My scientific work is motivated by an irresistible longing to understand the secrets of nature not by other feelings.

I see my life in terms of music.