There is a fundamental difference between religion, which is based on authority, [and] science, which is based on observation and reason. Science will win because it works.

Time can behave like another direction in space under extreme conditions.

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

So remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and hold on to that childlike wonder about what makes the universe exist.

The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people.

It is all right to make mistakes; nothing is perfect because with perfection, we would not exist.

I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road.

People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.

It is reasonable to ask who or what created the universe, but if the answer is God, then the question has merely been deflected to that of who created God.

It is very important for young people keep their sense of wonder and keep asking why.

The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.

Forgiveness is the only battery that can power our relationship with God and other men like us.

Did I behave myself tonight, Ross?’ she asked. ‘Did I behave as Mrs Poldark should behave?’‘You misbehaved monstrously, ’ he said, ‘and were a triumph.

Choose always the way that seems the best however rough it may be custom will soon render it easy and agreeable.

What makes the production of my work so expensive? The whole installation thing - the construction, the objects, the technology. It really adds up.

When you travel around Moscow, you can see almost every car is using a smartphone where they can see whats ahead of them.

Don't live to please everyone. Embrace those who enjoy your company and to hell with the haters.

Nearly two and a half million people die every year that are on the voter rolls. So it takes time to get dead people off the voter rolls.

The achievement of excellence can only occur if the organization promotes a culture of creative dissatisfaction.

Being a better songwriter, that's top of the list because I think that is a very intimidating, difficult task. I really admire people that just continue to write and get stronger.

Whenever there is a conflict between being right and being kind, if possible, choose being kind.