Better a cruel truth than a comfortable delusion.

Science transcends mere politics. As recent history demonstrates, scientists are as willing to work for a Tojo, a Hitler, or a Stalin as for the free nations of the West.

There has never been a day in my life when I was not in love.

What our economists call a depressed area almost always turns out to be a cleaner, freer, more livable place than most.

Good writing can be defined as having something to say and saying it well. When one has nothing to say, one should remain silent. Silence is always beautiful at such times.

The more fantastic an ideology or theology, the more fanatic its adherents.

This is the most beautiful place on Earth. There are many such places. Every man, every woman, carries in heart and mind the image of the ideal place, the right place, the one true home, known or unknown, actual or visionary.