The present state of atomic theory is characterized by the fact that we not only believe the existence of atoms to be proved beyond a doubt, but also we even believe that we have an intimate knowledge of the constituents of the individual atoms.

Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real.

Every great and deep difficulty bears in itself its own solution. It forces us to change our thinking in order to find it.

I go into the Upanishads to ask questions.

In physics we deal with states of affairs much simpler than those of psychology and yet we again and again learn that our task is not to investigate the essence of things-we do not at all know what this would mean&mash;but to develop those concepts that allow us to speak with each other about the events of nature in a fruitful manner.

When searching for harmony in life one must never forget that in the drama of existence we are ourselves both actors and spectators.

There are two sorts of truth: trivialities, where opposites are clearly absurd, and profound truths, recognised by the fact that the opposite is also a profound truth