Through the release of atomic energy, our generation has brought into the world the most revolutionary force since prehistoric man's discovery of fire. This basic force of the universe cannot be fitted into the outmoded concept of narrow nationalisms.

The sole function of education...[is] to open the way to thinking and knowing, and the school, as the outstanding organ for the people's education, must serve that end exclusively.

The solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind.

The single most important decision any of us will ever make is whether or not to believe the universe is friendly.

A man has to work so hard so that something of his personality stays alive. A tomcat has it so easy, he has only to spray and his presence is there for years on rainy days.

If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.

...behind all the discernible laws and connections, there remains something subtle, intangible and inexplicable.