Human existence is based upon two pillars: Compassion and knowledge. Compassion without knowledge is ineffective; knowledge without compassion is inhuman.

When things get tough, there are two things that make life worth living: Mozart, and quantum mechanics

It was absolutely marvelous working for Pauli. You could ask him anything. There was no worry that he would think a particular question was stupid, since he thought all questions were stupid.

In man's brain the impressions from outside are not merely registered; they produce concepts and ideas. They are the imprint of the external world upon the human brain.

Science has become adult; I am not sure whether scientists have.

God is so great, he does not even need to exist.

Self-confidence is an important ingredient that makes for a successful physicist.

When I am away, I am with it. When I am with it, I am away.

What's important for me is to give my daughters a well-rounded education and a mixture of people in their lives. They'll make their own choices. I think they would be good in show business.

No, I won't marry you. I won't do it. No one can force me.

You know what I like about you? You have no sense. You sit here in my house, you can barely hold a spoon, and you're telling me 'no'. You'd pull on Death's whiskers if you could reach them.

Skating is an amazing form of self expression. It's like my soul at play.

Our minds have been built by selfish genes, but they have been built to be social, trustworthy and cooperative.

There is no truer truth obtainable by Man than comes of music

Dreams are not easy. Dreams are painful. They force work and commitment. They are challenging and motivating.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.

Financial analysts make a lot more than accountants.