Though the rich of this earth find no difficulty in creating misery, they can't bear to see it.

Art and science work in quite different ways: agreed. But, bad as it may sound, I have to admit that I cannot get along as an artist without the use of one or two sciences. ... In my view, the great and complicated things that go on in the world cannot be adequately recognized by people who do not use every possible aid to understanding.

If you wan to steal money, don't rob a bank - open one.

Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.

What kind of times are they, when A talk about trees is almost a crime Because it implies silence about so many horrors?

You don't need to pray to God any more when there are storms in the sky, but you do have to be insured.

Those who have had no share in the good fortunes of the mighty Often have a share in their misfortunes.