I see my life in terms of music.

The value of a man resides in what he gives

Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God.

My scientific work is motivated by an irresistible longing to understand the secrets of nature and by no other feeling. My love for justice and striving to contribute towards the improvement of human conditions are quite independent from my scientific interests.

It is my inner conviction that the development of science seeks in the main to satisfy the longing for pure knowledge.

The process of scientific discovery is, in effect, a continual flight from wonder.

If you do the same thing over and over again you cannot ever expect a different outcome.