We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldnt want to meet. I imagine they might exist in massive ships, having used up all the resources from their home planet. Such advanced aliens would perhaps become nomads, looking to conquer and colonize whatever planets they can reach.

Science can lift people out of poverty and cure disease. That, in turn, will reduce civil unrest.

I am damned if I'm going to die before I have unraveled more of the universe

The human failing I would most like to correct is aggression.

We should seek the greatest value of our action.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm as famous for my wheelchair and disabilities as I am for my discoveries.

If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.