Well, I think we tried very hard not to be overconfident, because when you get overconfident, that's when something snaps up and bites you.

Research is creating new knowledge.

I'm one of the more positive cats, but when people go off about everybody wanting to be a DJ, I don't doubt them either. I understand their point as well.

Start at the end and work back.

If that's there, I believe that technology will probably step up to their part of it.

Science has not yet mastered prophecy. We predict too much for the next year and yet far too little for the next 10.

The single observation I would offer for your consideration is that some things are beyond your control. You can lose your health to illness or accident. You can lose your wealth to all manner of unpredictable sources. What are not easily stolen from you without your cooperation are your principles and your values. They are your most important possessions and, if carefully selected and nurtured, will well serve you and your fellow man.