But to measure cause and effect... you must ensure that a simple correlation, however tempting it may be, is not mistaken for a cause. In the 1990s the stork population of Germany increased and the German at-home birth rate rose as well. Shall we credit storks for airlifting the babies?

The most successful scientists in the history of the world are those who posed the right questions

I want people to see that the cosmic perspective is simultaneously honest about the universe we live in and uplifting, when we realize how far we have come and how wonderful is this world of ours.

God displayed a sense of humor when he configured the region between our legs an entertainment complex built around a sewage system.

Dreams about the future are always filled with gadgets.

Odd how often blood is shed to obtain freedom from those in power. Oppressors must be the most insecure people in the world.

By the way, how much does NASA cost? It's half a penny on a dollar. Did you know that? ... The most powerful agency on the dreams of a nation is currently underfunded to do what it needs to be doing, and that's making dreams come true ... How much would you pay for the universe?