Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.

Men should continue to fight, but they should fight for things worth while, not for imaginary geographical lines, racial prejudices and private greed draped in the color's of patriotism.

when u knw ur limits u go byond them

I am also convinced that one gains the purest joy from spirited things only when they are not tied in with earning one's livelihood.

I know that the most joy in my life has come to me from my violin.

There is, however, a somber point in the social outlook of Americans. Their sense of equality and human dignity is mainly limited to people of white skin.... The more I feel like an American, the more the situation pains me.

I see only with deep regret that God punishes so many of His children for their numerous stupidities, for which only He Himself can be held responsible; in my opinion, only His nonexistence could excuse Him.