A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe; a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and his feelings as something separate from the rest - a kind of optical delusion of consciousness.

I'm no more intelligent than the next guy. I'm just more curious.

Scientists were rated as great heretics by the church, but they were truly religious men because of their faith in the orderliness of the universe.

Nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced.

If one tries to navigate unknown waters one runs the risk of shipwreck

It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.

God is a scientist, not a magician.