The greatest malfunction of spirit is to believe things.

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.

pretty girls behave better when you ignore them.

It is by continuing to put out good work that the artist best shows his gratitude.

I want to leave an album behind that is classic, that people in 50 years will refer to and pass on to their children. An album that you never bored of.

Zeus, first cause, prime mover; for what thing without Zeus is done among mortals?

I had a quick ear and could pick up languages.

You need to do the work to bring the money in, but not compromise standards.

You can't really do a lot of research for being a mass manipulating, murdering super-villain.

The most desirable thing in life after health and modest means is leisure with dignity.

I've always found that the poorer the places that I go, the more smiles I see, and the more happiness I see.

[On the ERA Equality March:] It's the funniest thing. I don't feel there's any discrimination. I know my husband feels that way.