Science knows no country because it is the light that iluminates the world

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.

The degree of panic activity in my life is equal to the degree of my lack of personal spiritual experience.

The individual great spirit and great efforts create a great team.

It is thus more potent, as well as more economical, to disarm the enemy than to attempt his destruction by hard fighting ... A strategist should think in terms of paralysing, not of killing.

You got to use what you got to get just what you want.

Writers who are activists are very rarely taken seriously as artists.

They have a joy for life in Brazil unlike any country I've ever seen.

If you pay close attention to each day, you will discover the magic moment.

How come all the harmless people were so lame? Maybe that was the definition of safe.

I have a very lively and colourful show. It's two hours of hits and the music speaks for itself.

My goal in the new administration is to engage all of the stakeholders, everyone who can help us meet the challenges of the 21st century, and ensure that we work together.