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

The majority of the stupid is invincible and guaranteed for all time. The terror of their tyranny, however, is alleviated by their lack of consistency.

I want to know all Gods thoughts; all the rest are just details.

The dog is very smart. He feels sorry for me because I receive so much mail; that's why he tries to bite the mailman.

You might as well not be alive if you're not in awe of God.

Perfection of means and confusion of goals seem to characterize our age. If we desire sincerely and passionately the safety, the welfare and the free development of the talents of all men, we shall not be in want of the means to approach such a state.

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.