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

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.

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

I belong to the people I love, and they belong to me--they, and the love and loyaty I give them, form my identity far more than any word or group ever could.

So we don't need more top-down economics. We've tried that theory. We've seen what happens. We can't afford to go back to it.

One who is to be pardoned should not be harassed.

There's lots of law these days, but not much justice.

i do not know what it is about you that closes and opens;only something in me understands the voice of your eyes is deeper than all roses

I'm concerned that young people, far too often, abdicate their responsibilities of learning and adapting and give that over to people who may not always have their best interests at heart.

For some people, marriage may be very groovy. For me, it really isn't. I don't think it really is for most people anyway. Most people are not very happy.

The utility of living consists not in the length of days, but in the use of time; a man may have lived long, and yet lived but a little.

I think classical ballet dancers dance on pointe because they're simultaneously touching the earth and reaching up to the skies

The reflex of fear was soon replaced with another, more useful emotion. Rage.