And literature frequently rises to heights that make it international.

The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth.

A chemist who does not know mathematics is seriously handicapped.

Science, almost from its beginnings, has been truly international in character. National prejudices disappear completely in the scientist's search for truth.

History proves abundantly that pure science, undertaken without regard to applications to human needs, is usually ultimately of direct benefit to mankind.

Medicine also disregards national boundaries.

...when you're broken, everything gets a little honester - you make mistakes and don't give a damn - you give up on perfection, but get real...

He who fears to weep, should learn to be kind to those who weep.

There is deception. People who think they are enlightened and it's just ego.

This nation is daring and decent and ready for change.

One puts into one's art what one has not been capable of putting into one's existence. It is because he was unhappy that God created the world.

I love profanity, but I think if it's used too much, it just sounds a little trashy. I think it's more effective when it's dropped intelligently. I like intelligent profanity.

...the first sign of civilization is always trash.

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

Sometimes the poor are praised for being thrifty. But to recommend thrift to the poor is both grotesque and insulting. It is like advising a man who is starving to eat less.

If the single man plant himself indomitably on his instincts, and there abide, the huge world will come round to him.