To define it rudely but not inaptly, engineering is the art of doing that well with one dollar which any bungler can do with two after a fashion.

When the difficulty of a problem lies only in finding out what follows from certain fixed premises, mathematical methods furnish invaluable wings for flying over intermediate obstructions.

Great triumphs of engineering genius-the locomotive, the truss bridge, the steel rail- ... are rather invention than engineering proper.

An engineer can do for a dollar what any fool can do for two

It is my belief, Watson, founded upon my experience, that the lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.

Dying is not dead.

For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.

When we criticize people, their consciences console them. When we love them, their consciences indict them.

There is a real danger when caring begins to lose its emotional dimension and becomes nothing but a verb.

I've always used poetry to explain myself to myself. These things just sat in my psyche and then came out.

Mathematics and art are quite different. We could not publish so many papers that used, repeatedly, the same idea and still command the respect of our colleagues.

And on this you have my pledge - unlike in the past, when you stood up and did what was right, this governor will not pull the rug out from underneath you - I will sign strong reform bills.

I don't have to be smarter than anybody else. I've just plain worked harder and longer than anybody else.

Imitate until you emulate; match and surpass those who launched you. It's the highest form of thankfulness.