The satisfaction of physical needs is indeed the indispensable pre-condition of a satisfactory existence, but in itself it is not enough. In order to be content, men must also have the possibility of developing their intellectual and artistic powers to whatever extent accords with their personal characteristics and abilities.

Compassionate people are geniuses in the art of living, more necessary to the dignity, security, and joy of humanity than the discoverers of knowledge.

Quantum mechanics is certainly imposing. But an inner voice tells me that this is not yet the real thing. The theory says a lot, but does not bring us any closer to the secrets of the "Old One." I, at any rate, am convinced that He is not playing at dice.

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.

Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.

Great spirits often meet violent oppisition with mediocre minds.

Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.