No rational argument will have a rational effect on a man who does not want to adopt a rational attitude.

Whenever a theory appears to you as the only possible one, take this as a sign that you have neither understood the theory nor the problem which it was intended to solve.

While differing widely in the various little bits we know, in our infinite ignorance we are all equal.

It is complete nihilism to propose laying down arms in a world where atom bombs are around. It is very simple: there is no way of achieving peace other than with weapons.

No book can ever be finished. While working on it we learn just enough to find it immature the moment we turn away from it

Science may be described as the art of systematic oversimplification.

What we need and what we want is to moralize politics, not to politicize morals.

Denying realism amounts to megalomania.

Always remember that it is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood: there will always be some who misunderstand you.

We can all participate in the heritage of man. We all can help to preserve it. And we can all make our own modest contribution to it.We must not as for more.

In the dawn, armed with a burning patience, we shall enter the splendid cities.

I felt like some part of my soul was ripped out and put under a microscope for criticizing.

I may have stumbledand stammered at your unexpected push, but the breezeanchored me and I learnt the art of survival

Man does not steal, he conquers

Ever notice that phrenologists have funny-shaped heads?

Charlotte views her younger selves with a certain detachment. They are herself, but other incarnations, innocents going about half-forgotten business.

It's so glamorous, you have to see it." (describing the $92 million Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)

Well, it's nice being top banana in the shock department.

Men who have much to say use the fewest words.

I think that Floyd Mayweather is the best boxer that's ever lived; like actual technical boxer.