Every citizen, scientists included, has some obligation to be involved in public affairs and politics.

We know Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin as politicians, but they felt that science was something everyone should have a knowledge of.

Congress, even with its frustrations, is the greatest instrument for justice and human welfare in the world.

The level of concern and anxiety among scientists - and I guess I'd say the science-friendly public - about the place of science in society in government, has gone beyond concern to anxiety.

One must not politicize science. But the converse is not necessarily true. There's no reason why scientists can not go into the public sphere. In fact, I would argue they should.

Today is a gift.Today is all I have.I will be fully awake in today.

It would be a great advantage to some schoolmasters if they would steal two hours a day from their pupils and give their own minds the benefit of the robbery.

As I understand it, laws, commands, rules and edicts are for those who have not the light which makes plain the pathway.

You have to be alert. When my daughter, Sophie, came out of the womb, she was instantly alert, as if she had been here before. And she was a little disappointed that she was here again.

The sophisticated concern about art sinks before a spontaneous love of reality, and I thank the photograph for being so transparent a vehicle for things.

If the community is happy, then they support your business and if your business is doing well, then you can give back even more to the community.

Most people think money is the key to reducing risk. Prepartion is.

Right now I'm just delighted to be alive and to have had a nice long bath.

I don't see outside of me.

Ready when you are, Sergeant Pempbry.