Our country, like every modern state, needs profound democratic reforms. It needs political and ideological pluralism, a mixed economy and protection of human rights and the opening up of society.

Both now and for always, I intend to hold fast to my belief in the hidden strength of the human spirit.

A country which does not respect the rights of its own citizens will not respect the rights of its neighbours

Do not trust governments more than governments trust their own people.

Intellectual freedom is the only guarantee of a scientific - democratic approach to politics, economic development, and culture.

Profound insights arise only in debate, with a possibility of counterargument, only when there is a possibility of expressing not only correct ideas but also dubious ideas.

You can't sit on two chairs at once.

In 1947 I defended my thesis on nuclear physics, and in 1948 I was included in a group of research scientists whose task was to develop nuclear weapons.

I could not stop something I knew was wrong and terrible. I had an awful sense of powerlessness.

I regard the death penalty as a savage and immoral institution that undermines the moral and legal foundations of society.

Profound thoughts arise only in debate, with a possibility of counterargument, only when there is a possibility of expressing not only correct ideas, but also dubious ideas.

Investments are about the return they provide in increased opportunities, prosperity, health, wealth, happiness, joy, and success.

I wanted to follow the path of music and feel that power, and I couldn't turn back.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

I have a really high bar for being angry. Like, it doesn't even happen every year.

There's nothing like biting off more than you can chew, and then chewing anyway.

Astonishing things can be done with the human memory if you will devote it faithfully to one particular line of business.

There ain't no Coupe Deville hiding at the bottom of a Cracker Jacks box.

Begin with the possible: begin with one step. There is always a limit you cannot do more than you can do. If you try to do too much you will do nothing

We need no wings to go in search of Him, but have only to look upon Him present within us.

When my Mama asks me will I ever change, I tell her yeah... But it's clear I will always be the same until the end of time.