Common sense consists of those layers of prejudice laid down before the age of 18.

Curiosity is its own reason.

Stupidity is a personal achievement which transcends national boundaries.

Men should continue to fight, but they should fight for things worth while, not for imaginary geographical lines, racial prejudices and private greed draped in the color's of patriotism.

I have always loved solitude, a trait which tends to increase with age.

Genius is 1% talent and 99% percent hard work.

I know very well that many scientists consider dowsing as they do astrology, as a type of ancient superstition. According to my conviction this is, unjustified. The dowsing rod is a simple instrument which shows the uncanny reaction of the human nervous system to certain factors which are unknown to us at this time.