The increase of scientific knowledge lies not only in the occasional milestones of science, but in the efforts of the very large body of men who with love and devotion observe and study nature.

I feel, sometimes, as the renaissance man must have felt in finding new riches at every point and in the certainty that unexplored areas of knowledge and experience await at every turn.

Science shows us truth and beauty and fills each day with a fresh wonder of the exquisite order which governs our world.

Indeed science alone may perhaps be sterile when pursued without an understanding of the world in which scientific knowledge is created and in which the fruits of science are used.

The destiny of our society is yours to make and you have a vastly greater importance to the world than we do.

No single achievement in science is possible without the painstaking work of the many hundreds who have built the foundation on which all new work is based.

I count myself fortunate to be able to participate in the life of science in this era.

We live, I think, in the century of science and, perhaps, even in the century of physics.

Just like waves in the ocean come and go, no challenge is permanent. Problems will come and go too. We must enjoy the Challenges just like we enjoy the Waves. - RVM.

I love foolish people because I am not enough of a fool to not love them.

It is a friend's duty that he does not leave his friend in a difficult position but provide intimacy and support to him. In difficulty who leaves is a false and the one not quitting is a true friend.

Do not say the land ahead does not exist, simply because you cannot see it.

Gardeners produce flowers that are delicious dreams, and others too that are like nightmares.

Let's start with the church. As you know, it's my background, it's a natural setting for me and it's definitely my roots.

Who is this Baby Ruth? And what does she do?

I refuse to cater to the bullshit of innocence.

I think it's true to say that in 1973 I could read every book of poems that was published in a year, and I did.