In science, as in art, and, as I believe, in every other sphere of human activity, there may be wisdom in a multitude of counsellors, but it is only in one or two of them.

The great tragedy of science - the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact.

Only one absolute certainty is possible to man, namely that at any given moment the feeling which he has exists.

The Bible has been the Magna Charta of the poor and of the oppressed.

If a little knowledge is dangerous, where is the man who has so much as to be out of danger?

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.

God give me strength to face a fact though it slay me.

Life is too short to occupy oneself with the slaying of the slain more than once.

The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into maturity.

Make up your mind to act decidedly and take the consequences. No good is ever done in this world by hesitation.

Where were we? I've forgotten. He was deciding whether to cut her throat or love her forever.Right. Yes. The usual choices.

In war, whichever side may call itself the victor, there are no winners, but all are losers.

It's hard to create new friendships outside sports.

But human nature cannot be content on a diet of honey and if there is nothing in one's life that requires pity, one must invent it; for to go through life unpitied would be an unthinkable loss.

Yes, we can. Yes, we can change. Yes, we can.

He who dallies is a dastard, He who doubts is damned.

Unless you are very rich and very eccentric, you will not enjoy the luxury of a computer in your own home.

Our obedience has its origin in God's prior action, and forgetting that truth results in self-righteousness, pride, and despair.

Still water does not only run deep. It runs dangerously.

I suppose the pleasure of country life lies really in the eternally renewed evidences of the determination to live.