The calculus of probabilities, when confined within just limits, ought to interest, in an equal degree, the mathematician, the experimentalist, and the statesman.

Euler calculated without effort, just as men breathe, as eagles sustain themselves in the air.

Such is the privilege of genius; it perceives, it seizes relations where vulgar eyes see only isolated facts.

To get to know, to discover, to publish-this is the destiny of a scientist.

On certain occasions, the eyes of the mind can supply the want of the most powerful telescopes, and lead to astronomical discoveries of the highest importance.

Where should be be if we set ourselves to deny everything we do not know how to explain?

In the experimental sciences, the epochs of the most brilliant progress are almost always separated by long intervals of almost absolute repose.

Words matter, but what matters more than words is forgiveness and compassion.

Don’t grow old to give up and don’t give up growing up

Men trip not on mountains, they stumble on stones.

I work with nature, although in completely new terms.

You couldnt erase everything that caused you pain with recollection.Every memory was valuable; even the bad ones

I am not a patient person. My friends and colleagues will confirm this. But, frankly, we should all feel a little more impatient with the state of public education in America today.

Ser Barristan loves his honor, Grand Maester Pycelle loves his office, and Littlefinger loves Littlefinger.

The religion of humanity is love.

A fundamental understanding of the human psyche is the essential key to successful magic.

If I do not know that I do not know, I think I know. If I do not know that I know, I think I do not know.