There is in my opinion a great similarity between the problems provided by the mysterious behavior of the atom and those provided by the present economic paradoxes confronting the world.

I consider that I understand an equation when I can predict the properties of its solutions, without actually solving it.

A theory with mathematical beauty is more likely to be correct than an ugly one that fits some experimental data.

God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world.

It seems that if one is working from the point of view of getting beauty in one's equations, and if one has really a sound insight, one is on a sure line of progress.

Living is worthwhile if one can contribute in some small way to this endless chain of progress.

If there is a God, he's a great mathematician.

If we are honest - and scientists have to be - we must admit that religion is a jumble of false assertions, with no basis in reality.

It is more important to have beauty in one's equations than to have them fit experiment.

One could perhaps describe the situation by saying that God is a mathematician of a very high order, and He used very advanced mathematics in constructing the universe.

Scientific progress is measured in units of courage, not intelligence.

If we could follow the slogan that says, "Turn off the TV and open a good book" we would do something of substance for a future generation.

How do you learn if they don't make mistakes? It's good to make mistakes but not that many.

Women are prevented by the threat and reality of male violence from entering public space on equal terms with male citizens.

It is lovely, when I forget all birthdays, including my own, to find that somebody remembers me.

Do you realize if it weren't for Edison we'd be watching TV by candlelight?

I want to do music that holds the heart of five members and send a message to my fans with the song.

Whatever kind of introvert you are, some people will find you 'too much' in some ways and 'not enough' in others.

It's so tedious writing cookbooks or writing the recipes because I've never been much of a measurer. But to write a book, you have to measure everything.

Love me or hate me, Scary Spice is back.

You know, the Oscar I was awarded for The Untouchables is a wonderful thing, but I can honestly say that I'd rather have won the U.S. Open Golf Tournament.