One should never impose one's views on a problem; one should rather study it, and in time a solution will reveal itself.

I prefer an attitude of humility corresponding to the weakness of our intellectual understanding of nature and of our own being.

It is a very high goal which, with our weak powers, we can reach only very inadequately, but which gives a sure foundation to our aspirations and valuations.

Since I do not forsee that atomic energy is to be a great boon for a long time, I have to say that for the present it is a menace. Perhaps it is well that it should be. It may intimidate the human race into bringing order into its international affairs, which, without the presence of fear, it would not do.

The aim (of education) must be the training of independently acting and thinking individuals who, however, see in the service to the community their highest life problem.

Although I tried to be universal in thought, I am European by instinct and inclination.

I want to be cremated so people won't come to worship at my bones.