What's new?" is an interesting and broadening eternal question, but one which, if pursued exclusively, results only in an endless parade of trivia and fashion, the silt of tomorrow.

The real purpose of the scientific method is to make sure nature hasn’t misled you into thinking you know something you actually don’t know.

The funny thing about insane people is that it is kind of the opposite of being a celebrity. Nobody envies you.

Other people can talk about how to expand the destiny of mankind. I just want to talk about how to fix a motorcycle. I think that what I have to say has more lasting value.

There is an evil tendency underlying all our technology - the tendency to do what is reasonable even when it isn't any good.

I think metaphysics is good if it improves everyday life; otherwise forget it.

You want to know how to paint a perfect painting? It's easy. Make yourself perfect and then just paint naturally.