I admired Bohr very much. We had long talks together, long talks in which Bohr did practically all the talking.

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.

Science fiction films are not about science. They are about disaster, which is one of the oldest subjects of art.

Belief in God means Believe yourself, and you know who God is!

The first thousand are the hardest.

Still there is a calm pure harmony and music inside of me.

Time is a kindly god.

If you go deeper and deeper into your own heart, you'll be living in a world with less fear, isolation and loneliness.

It is a dangerous assumption to say that people who drain energy "don't know what they are doing." People are sophisticated aware beings. Don't sit around and equivocate; they'll drain you more.

Photography freed painting from a lot of tiresome chores, starting with family portraits.

The voting records of virtually every member of Congress reveal that the oath of office is more a ceremonial gesture than a sacred commitment.

A little flattery, like a warm bath and soft towel, will let you get along with yourself, lie down with yourself, and sleep.