Scientific research is based on the idea that everything that takes place is determined by laws of Nature, and therefore this holds for the action of people. For this reason, a research scientist will hardly be inclined to believe that events could be influenced by a prayer, i.e. by a wish addressed to a Supernatural Being.

The greatest scientists are artists as well.

Nothing causes more consternation in a group of hypocrits than one honest man.

I cannot write in English, because of the treacherous spelling. When I am reading, I only hear it and am unable to remember what the written word looks like.

Watch the stars, and from them learn.

To the Master's honor all must turn, each in its track, without a sound, forever tracing Newton's ground.

Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.