Never regard study as a duty, but as the enviable opportunity to learn

It may affront the military-minded person to suggest a regime that does not maintain any military secrets.

My only genius talent is inquisitiveness.

Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools.

I prefer to make up my own quotes and attribute them to very smart people, so that I can use them to win arguments

In conclusion I wish to say that in working at the problem here dealt with I have had the loyal assistance of my friend and colleague M. Besso, and that I am indebted to him for several valuable suggestions.

The only way to escape the corruptible effect of praise is to go on working.