The most important tool of the theoretical physicist is his wastebasket.

I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.

Time is an illusion.

The fact that man produces a concept "I" besides the totality of his mental and emotional experiences or perceptions does not prove that there must be any specific existence behind such a concept. We are succumbing to illusions produced by our self-created language, without reaching a better understanding of anything. Most of so-called philosophy is due to this kind of fallacy.

The field is the sole influence of the particle.

If this being is omnipotent, then every occurrence, including every human action, every human thought, and every human feeling and aspiration is also His work; how is it possible to think of holding men responsible for their deeds and thoughts before such an almighty Being? In giving out punishment and rewards He would to a certain extent be passing judgment on Himself. How can this be combined with the goodness and righteousness ascribed to Him?

America is today the hope of all honorable men who respect the rights of their fellow men and who believe in the principle of freedom and justice.