But then science is nothing but a series of questions that lead to more questions.

Modesty is only arrogance by stealth.

I don’t think it's weak to admit you made a mistake. That takes strength, if you ask me.

I've learned that from a war ignited by revenge, nothing can be born, but sorrow. - Aladdin

It is one of the beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.

It doesn't make any sense... that's why I trust it!

I haven't really got much get up and go. I can't believe I'm on the telly. I'm so lazy.

To be emotionally resilient and to overcome your circumstances, not through fighting, but through being courageous and having endurance was something I thought was of primary importance.

There is an aristocracy of the sensitive. They represent the true human tradition of permanent victory over cruelty and chaos.

All these tales of people sitting down and composing symphonies just as though they were writing a letter are very much exaggerated; at least, it isn't that way in my work.

Portraiture keeps me humble. It's simple and straightforward. There is nothing more interesting I can make up than the figure sitting right in front of me.

The only limit to your garden is at the boundaries of your imagination.