The most important question a person can ask is, "Is the Universe a friendly place?

Scientists were rated as great heretics by the church, but they were truly religious men because of their faith in the orderliness of the universe.

Only a very dull man spells a word the same way twice.

I live my daydreams in music I see my life in terms of music. I get most joy in life out of music.

One has to realize that the powerful industrial groups concerned in the manufacture of arms are doing their best in all countries to prevent the peaceful settlement of international disputes, and that rulers can achieve this great end only if they are sure of the vigorous support of the majority of their peoples.

Of all the communities available to us, there is not one I would want to devote myself to except for the society of the true seekers, which has very few living members at any one time.

Love is not the stupidest thing a man does, but it cannot be blamed on gravity.