In every true searcher of Nature there is a kind of religious reverence.

.. free and responsible development of the individual, so that he may place his powers freely and gladly in the service of all mankind. There is no room in this for the divinization of a nation, of a class, let alone of an individual. Are we not all children of one father, as it is said in religious language?

It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.

Falling in love is not at all the most stupid thing that people do - but gravitation cannot be held responsible for it.

History is littered with examples of men who would become gods, but only one example of God becoming Man.

God is a scientist, not a magician.

I hate all the loathsome nonsense that goes with patriotism.