When the nazis came to power, I looked to the universities that prided themselves upon their intellectual freedom, and they failed me. I looked to the German press, which prided itself on the freedom of the press, and it failed me. Until at last the churches stood alone, and that for which I once had little regard earned my respect.

Most of the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple, and may, as a rule, be expressed in a language comprehensible to everyone.

Manager solves problems, leader prevents them.

How vile and despicable war seems to me! I would rather be hacked to pieces than take part in such an abominable business.

The Press, which is mostly controlled by vested interests, has an excessive influence on public opinion.

In living through this great epoch, it is difficult to reconcile oneself to the fact that one belongs to that mad, degenerate species that boasts of its free will. How I wish that somewhere there existed an island for those who are wise and of good will. In such a place even I should be an ardent patriot!

I like the Swiss because by and large they are more humane than the other people aming whom I have lived.