And we owe science to the combined energies of individual men of genius, rather than to any tendency to progress inherent in civilization.

What a fearful object a long-neglected duty gets to be

The questions of philosophy proper are human desires and fears and aspirations - human emotions - taking an intellectual form.

We receive the truths of science by compulsion. Nothing but ignorance is able to resist them.

Let one persuade many, and he becomes confirmed and convinced, and cares for no better evidence.

The accidental causes of science are only accidents relatively to the intelligence of a man.

Words bounce. Words, if you let them, will do what they want to do and what they have to do.

If you’ve ever lost someone that you love, and I say ‘love’ and not ‘loved’ because even when they’re gone, you still love them, you know that never goes away, but your life changes.

Life entertains humble men by giving men with below average looks (intellect, knowledge, etc.) an above average self-esteem.

The bad news is that yesterday sucked. The good news is that yesterday is gone. Today's a new day. Own it! Shape it! Live it!

Teachers have a chance to mold someone, inspire them. I hope all teachers realize that.

The US Navy has several people on every ship that can navigate by the stars. They don't fool with that.

In the 1970s, Washington women lawyers were getting organized. Grouping together gave us courage. And we overcame.

I just staunchly bought one frame during a two-for-one frame sale and barely left the store alive.

If you can't say it simply and clearly, keep quiet, and keep working on it till you can.

I don't really consider any of my novels 'crime' novels.