Give these people money, let them play, and they'll come up with something.

Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility... It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to learn to understand, and that this is his mission.

Fear cannot be banished, but it can be calm and without panic; it can be mitigated by reason and evaluation.

Science can give mankind a better standard of living, better health and a better mental life, if mankind in turn gives science the sympathy and support so essential to its progress.

To pursue science is not to disparage the things of the spirit. In fact, to pursue science rightly is to furnish the framework on which the spirit may rise.

As long as scientists are free to pursue the truth wherever it may lead, there will be a flow of new scientific knowledge to those who can apply it to practical problems.

Basic scientific research is scientific capital.

Publication has been extended far beyond our present ability to make real use of the record.

Wholly new forms of encyclopedias will appear, ready made with a mesh of associative trails running through them, ready to be dropped into the memex and there amplified.

The world has arrived at an age of cheap complex devices of great reliability, and something is bound to come of it.

The scene changes but the aspirations of men of good will persist.

God determine the appointed time and boundaries of influence for every man.

January is the garbage can of movies in America, directly after all the Oscar contenders have been out.

Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust.

Don't worry about a sugar planter. Give him a horse and he'll ride to his own funeral.

When you're used to making your money a certain way, especially when you fall in love with the way you're doing it, going back to pursue your true passion can be kind of nerve wracking.

There’s great beauty on this world if you just have the eyes to see it.

I was terrible at school.

With a lot of songs on this record, one verse doesn't relate to the next verse. I don't think that one day really relates to the next day in life.

I think metaphysics is good if it improves everyday life; otherwise forget it.

I think the greatest way to learn is to learn by someone's example.