But the personality that finally emerges is largely formed by the environment in which a man happens to find himself during his development, by the structure of the society in which he grows up, by the tradition of that society, and by its appraisal of particular types of behavior.

The pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, an almost fanatical love of justice and the desire for personal independence -- these are the features of the Jewish tradition which make me thank my stars that I belong to it.

The ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with the joy of living are goodness, beauty, and truth.

Dr. Einstein: Yes; But this year the answers are different.

For me the Jewish religion like all other religions is an incarnation of the most childish superstitions.

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

Have the courage to take your own thoughts seriously, for they will shape you.