A discovery is generally an unforeseen relation not included in theory.

It is what we know already that often prevents us from learning.

The experimenter who does not know what he is looking for will not understand what he finds.

When we meet a fact which contradicts a prevailing theory, we must accept the fact and abandon the theory, even when the theory is supported by great names and generally accepted.

Man can learn nothing unless he proceeds from the known to the unknown.

The terrain is everything; the germ is nothing.

Art is 'I'; science is 'we'.

A fact in itself is nothing. It is valuable only for the idea attached to it, or for the proof which it furnishes.

Those who do not know the torment of the unknown cannot have the joy of discovery.

Science increases our power in proportion as it lowers our pride.

All the vital mechanisms, varied as they are, have only one object, that of preserving constant the conditions of life in the internal environment.

The more we thank God, the less we ask of him.

I'm a person that's grounded in faith and believe that my core values, motivation, inspiration, draw from a conception of the world in that way.

Few scientists acquainted with the chemistry of biological systems at the molecular level can avoid being inspired.

At the age of 15 I began my singing lessons, and once I became a professional performer, I dove into acting.

Bones,” I sighed. “Know something? I’m not afraid of you, but you scare me….” His outline blurred again. “You scare me, too, Kitten,” he might have replied, but I couldn’t be sure.

What you don't want to do is dig around here like a groundhog on crack.

When I don't feel free and can't do what I want I just react. I go against it.

They were always walking away from him. But he never seemed able to walk away from them.

Deep inside, I was hoping I'd win: The competition was tough, but I learned from other's mistakes.

The trouble with quick and dirty is that dirty remains long after quick has been forgotten.