As time goes on, it becomes increasingly evident that the rules which the mathematician finds interesting are the same as those which Nature has chosen.

I consider that I understand an equation when I can predict the properties of its solutions, without actually solving it.

A theory with mathematical beauty is more likely to be correct than an ugly one that fits some experimental data.

God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world.

It seems that if one is working from the point of view of getting beauty in one's equations, and if one has really a sound insight, one is on a sure line of progress.

Living is worthwhile if one can contribute in some small way to this endless chain of progress.

If there is a God, he's a great mathematician.

If we are honest - and scientists have to be - we must admit that religion is a jumble of false assertions, with no basis in reality.

It is more important to have beauty in one's equations than to have them fit experiment.

One could perhaps describe the situation by saying that God is a mathematician of a very high order, and He used very advanced mathematics in constructing the universe.

Scientific progress is measured in units of courage, not intelligence.

Writing is talking to yourself-with the hope of being overheard.

Changes should not scare us because it is a natural process

What you see at fight club is a generation of men raised by women.

I can write pretty much anywhere.

Men resemble great deserted palaces: the owner occupies only a few rooms and has closed-off wings where he never ventures.

When the steede is stolne, shut the stable durre.

Sometimes stories are inherently important whether or not they have a direct relation to your life.

I sincerely believe what happens in India has, I think, lessons, morals for the future evolution of humankind in the 21st century.

I've always been passionate about what I do and want to do it well, ... My wife says she's a widow to the computer.