Chance favors the prepared mind.

The more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at the work of the Creator. Science brings men nearer to God.

Little science takes you away from God but more of it takes you to Him.

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.

Messieurs, c'est les microbes qui auront le dernier mot." (Gentlemen, it is the microbes who will have the last word.)

One does not ask of one who suffers: What is your country and what is your religion? One merely says: You suffer, that is enough for me.

Question your priorities often, make sure God always comes first.

A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.

To know how to wonder and question is the first step of the mind toward discovery.

When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become.

We are sometimes depressed by our failure to convince people who strongly believe that we are that we are definitely not depressed.

I figured that when there's no way of knowing what the future holds it's just as easy to believe it'll be good as to believe it'll be bad.

Not in his speech, not in his thoughts, I see his greatness, only in his actions, in his life.

Vilify! Vilify! Some of it will always stick.

I'm more embarrassed about some of the films that I've been in than I am about Playboy. Playboy I'm actually quite proud of.

As the saying goes: "If you're not part of the solution, you're a newspaper columnist."

People make such a big deal about how people in bands look, especially if you're a girl.

A slow smile began on Gideon's face, and his blue eyes sparkled. With a shake of his head, he put his hand on his chest, as if the sight of her was more than his heart could bear.

Walk out like someone suddenly born into colour. Do it now.

Look at misfortune the same way you look at success - Don't Panic! Do you best and forget the consequences.