The power of an attitude is amazing

Such is the prestige of the Nobel Award and of this place where I stand that I am impelled, not to speak like a grateful and apologetic mouse, but to roar like a lion out of pride in my profession and in the great and good men who have practised it through the ages.

There are no ugly questions except those clothed in condescension.

With knowledge there is no hope,... without hope I would sit motionless, rusting like unused armor.

There is one sure thing about the fall of gods: they do not fall a little; they crash and shatter.

Out of all this struggle a good thing is going to grow. That makes it worthwhile.

Some men are friends with the whole world in their hearts, and there are others that hate themselves and spread their hatred around like butter on hot bread.