The greatest disorder of the mind is to let will direct it.

The universe is an asymmetrical entity. I am inclined to believe that life as it is manifested to us must be a function of the asymmetry of the universe or of the consequence of this fact. The universe is asymmetrical; for if one placed the entire set of bodies that compose the solar system, each moving in its own way, before a mirror, the image shown would not be superimposable on the reality.

My present and most fixed opinion regarding the nature of alcoholic fermentation is this: The chemical act of fermentation is essentially a phenomenon correlative with a vital act, beginning and ending with the latter. I believe that there is never any alcoholic fermentation without their being simultaneously the organization, development, multiplication of the globules, or the pursued, continued life of globules which are already formed.

Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.

Whatever your career may be, do not let yourselves become tainted by a deprecating and barren scepticism.

Question your priorities often, make sure God always comes first.

It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.