The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size

By academic freedom I understand the right to search for truth and to publish and teach what one holds to be true. This right implies also a duty: one must not conceal any part of what on has recognized to be true. It is evident that any restriction on academic freedom acts in such a way as to hamper the dissemination of knowledge among the people and thereby impedes national judgment and action.

The armament industry is indeed one of the greatest dangers that beset mankind. It is the hidden evil power.

The faster you go, the shorter you are.

Man would indeeded be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.

The word 'God' is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weaknesses, and religious scripture a collection of honourable, but still primitive legends which are nevertheless pretty childish. No interpretation, no matter how subtle, can (for me) change this.

It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.