The disease of mutual distrust among nations is the bane of modern civilization

If we were to select the most intelligent, imaginative, energetic, and emotionally stable third of mankind, all races would be present.

The behavior of an individual is determined not by his racial affiliation, but by the character of his ancestry and his cultural environment.

The existence of any pure race with special endowments is a myth, as is the belief that there are races all of whose members are foredoomed to eternal inferiority.

The passion for seeking the truth for truth's sake can be kept alive only if we continue to seek the truth for truth's sake.

No one has ever proved that a human being, through his descent from a certain group of people, must of necessity have certain mental characteristics.

There is no fundamental difference in the ways of thinking of primitive and civilized man. A close connection between race and personality has never been established.

The historical development of the work of anthropologists seems to single out clearly a domain of knowledge that heretofore has not been treated by any other science

I object to teaching of slogans intended to befog the mind, of whatever kind they may be

My father had retained an emotional affection for the ceremonial of his parental home, without allowing it to influence his intellectual freedom

We all know scientists who in private life do not come up to the standard of truthfulness, but who, nevertheless, would not consciously falsify the results of their researches

Love without reason

Electing clean-energy leaders into the Senate, the House, and the Oval Office - and getting it done in the next few years - is the only real solution to climate stabilization at acceptable levels.

The best painters, as they progress in reputation and towards perfection, are found to dispense more and more with the technique of the art, for simpler methods. Simplicity never fails to charm.

The way we have done pictures has to be disappeared.

Socrates' fame spread all over Greece, and the most respected and educated men from all around came to him, in order to enjoy his friendly company and instruction.

An accurate, insightful view of current reality is as important as a clear vision.

Satisfaction, I have the right tactics... And if you need em I got crazy prophylactics.

All is a riddle, and the key to a riddle...is another riddle.

I've been watching what I eat. When I was putting on all the weight, I was drinking Guinness and not eating. I didn't have room to because I was drinking all the time.

Now he'll outstare the lightning. To be furious Is to be frightened out of fear.