I recognize that many physicists are smarter than I am-most of them theoretical physicists. A lot of smart people have gone into theoretical physics, therefore the field is extremely competitive. I console myself with the thought that although they may be smarter and may be deeper thinkers than I am, I have broader interests than they have.

Only when I began studying chemical engineering at Oregon Agricultural College did I realize that I myself might discover something new about the nature of the world.

Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world.

The only sane policy for the world is that of abolishing war.

Satisfaction of one's curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life.

Science is the search for truth - it is not a game in which one tries to beat his opponent, to do harm to others.

If you want to have good ideas you must have many ideas.