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.

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

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

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.

You only need four words to spell the greatest word in the universe: L.O.V.E.

If only I'd known my differentness would be an asset, then my earlier life would have been much easier.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord in his wisdom didn't work that way. So I just stole one and asked him to forgive me.

There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.

My object is to save the world, while still leading a pleasant life.

If you see me doing a new stand-up special, it probably means I've been out of work for a while.

Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put asunder

The human species is made up of seven billion subspecies each consisting of one specimen.

If you don't know how great this country is, I know someone who does; Russia.

Governments don't control things. A government can't control the economy without controlling people.