After my stellar first grade academic achievements, I continued to perform well in the city primary schools - except for penmanship, which was not my forte.

After graduating in engineering I went to the University of Kansas to get an MA in economics as a vehicle for allowing me to decide if I wanted to continue in economics.

I can still memory - taste the fresh buttermilk pancakes and hot buttermilk biscuits - both made with lard! - that were cooked on the top, or in the oven, of that ancient iron stove.

Hayek, in my view, is the leading economic thinker of the 20th century.

Yes, long hours and a hard life for my parents, but for a six to seven year old every new day dawned with fresh excitement when you have not a care in the world, and so much to learn and witness.

I still have my original social security card signed when I was 13.

Caltech was a meat grinder like I could never have imagined.

I believe what you believe and you believe what you believe and we'll agree to disagree. It's liberal tolerance meets dark ages denialism. It's very hip right now.

The failure to invest in youth reflects a lack of compassion and a colossal failure of common sense.

I really struggle to pinpoint whether I became a scientist because I like science fiction, or did I gravitate to science fiction because I identified strongly with scientists.

The fascinating thing about ideals is that no sooner have we gained a desired peak than we find farther and higher peaks beyond. The thrilling adventure never ends.

I think nighttime is dark so you can imagine your fears with less distraction.

I'm so lucky. I have such a great support system. All I have to do is run.

Depression is a very sensible reaction to just about everything we live in now.

I have been asked this question over and over again: 'Dr. Jeremiah, do you think God is finished with America?' But that is the wrong question. The right question is: 'Is America finished with God?'

Reaffirming the justice of the American system bolsters our legitimacy with allies, thereby encouraging further cooperation and improving our national security.

Vote for the candidate you believe would be the best candidate. That's the way it should work.