The greatest object in educating is to give a right habit of study.

The love of one's own sex is precious, for it is neither provoked by vanity nor retained by flattery; it is genuine and sincere.

Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.

The greatest benefit derived from the study of science is that it lifts you out of and above the littleness of daily trials. We learn to live in the universe as a part of it; we cannot seperate ourselves from it - our every act connects us with it - our every act affects the whole. Standing under the canopy of stars and remembering their presence you could scarcely do a petty deed, or think a wicked thought.

Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.

I was born, for instance, incapable of appreciating music.

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.