To know how to wonder and question is the first step of the mind toward discovery.

The more I study nature, the more I stand amazed at the work of the Creator. Science brings men nearer to God.

Little science takes you away from God but more of it takes you to Him.

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.

Chance favors the prepared mind.

Messieurs, c'est les microbes qui auront le dernier mot." (Gentlemen, it is the microbes who will have the last word.)

One does not ask of one who suffers: What is your country and what is your religion? One merely says: You suffer, that is enough for me.

Question your priorities often, make sure God always comes first.

A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.

When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become.

Even though friends say they are interested in your life, they never really want to talk about you as much as you want them to. (68)

Creating light is a wiz

No one wants to rattle the cage of a "crazy" person whose family tends to snap.

My parents have always been very supportive. I didnt go to school because my home was my school.

As a father, I would say I am more like a mother. I do a lot of hugging.

The leader is one who mobilizes others toward a goal shared by leaders and followers. ... Leaders, followers and goals make up the three equally necessary supports for leadership.

I like terrific writing, but I also like a terrific story. My favorite books have both, and they're by contemporary, commercial American writers.

What's more important-your goal, or others' opinions of your goal?

We kept on racing, doing something that Luis [Salom] loved. Fortunately or unfortunately, life goes on.

There's only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything.