The greatest object in educating is to give a right habit of study.

There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire; the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing.

Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe.

No woman should say, "I am but a woman!" But a woman! What more can you ask to be?

The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power! We reach forth and strain every nerve, but we seize only a bit of the curtain that hides the infinite from us.

Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.

Besides learning to see, there is another art to be learned - not to see what is not.

We especially need imagination in science. Question everything.

I had only ordinary capacity but extraordinary persistency.

We especially need imagination in science. It is not all mathematics, nor all logic, but it is somewhat beauty and poetry.

Are your goals backed by burning desire or are you giving the Universe mixed signals?

The average American is more focused on leadership than likeability. And more focused on qualifications than quality of speakership.

If you want to help people, if you care, go to the cities. The city is where the pain is the greatest - and the cities are a hell of a lot of fun if you like art, movies and plays.

All well-regulated families set apart an hour every morning for tea and bread and butter

I think the notion of understanding each other is a relief. It's not a thing you get with everyone you hang out with.

The best thoughts most often come in the morning after waking, while still in bed or while walking.

I'm not in business to make money.

Airplane Law, The: When the plane you are on is late, the plane you want to transfer to is on time.

There are good reasons why everybody should heed politicians' advise not to believe the media. One of the best is that the media report what politicians say.