The best way of increasing the [average] intelligence of scientists would be to reduce their number.
Alexis CarrelIf you make a habit of sincere prayer, your life will be very noticeably and profoundly altered. Prayer stamps with its indelible mark our actions and demeanor. A tranquillity of bearing, a facial and bodily repose, are observed in those whose inner lives are thus enriched. Within the depths of consciousness a flame kindles. And man sees himself. He discovers his selfishness, his silly pride, his fears, his greeds, his blunders. He develops a sense of moral obligation, intellectual humility. Thus begins a journey of the soul toward the realm of grace.
Alexis CarrelThe search for God is indeed, an entirely personal undertaking.... the most audacious adventure that one can dare.
Alexis CarrelA few observation and much reasoning lead to error; many observations and a little reasoning to truth.
Alexis Carrel