In the fields of observation chance favors only 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.

Chance favors the prepared mind.

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.

In art, women could never get training. They couldn't get their work out into the world even when they could get training.

I will not marry again. There is no need.

I think it really holds you back having to think about your image.

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

I've kicked at Notre Dame the past four years, I've been in frigid cold weather, snow. I've kicked at Yankee Stadium in December, so whatever is thrown at me I'm able to do.

I would rather read poetry than eat my dinner any day. It has been so all my life.

I mean, Jesus was a white man too. He was a historical figure — that's a verifiable fact.

When you meet the needy your heart grows bigger

All history is the history of thought.

I love improving, I love being creative and I love being my own boss.