It is not true that virtually all news in a totalitarian state is false.

The danger of computers becoming like humans is not as great as the danger of humans becoming like computers.

I remember mentioning to friends back in 1938 that the world chess champion would be beaten by a computer in 50 years time. Today we know computers are not far from this goal.

The belief in a certain idea gives to the researcher the support for his work. Without this belief he would be lost in a sea of doubts and insufficiently verified proofs.

The rattling of the relays of the Z4 was the only interesting thing to be experienced in Zurich's night life!

Sometimes when I wake up, I forget that she's gone and then I remember and my heart drops like it does when you miss a step or trip over a kerb.

I can't not put humor in a book.

The best way to learn to cook is to do some serious eating.

If you want to understand geology, study earthquakes. If you want to understand the economy, study the Depression.

Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves.

I want to show the world there is life, surprising, wonderful, and unexpected life, after diagnosis.

I look in music magazines now and see things on Luther Allison, and my name's getting out there more, thanks to all the good people at Alligator Records and at my management company.

Being critical is not something I like to do. I like to appreciate and inspire.

Her singing always cheered him up. Life seemed so much brighter when she stopped.

I believe that time, with its infinite understanding, will one day forgive me.