I saw science as being in harmony with humanity.

But scientists on both sides of the iron curtain played a very significant role in maintaining the momentum of the nuclear arms race throughout the four decades of the Cold War.

The present basic philosophy is nuclear deterrence.

I did not imagine that the second half of my life would be spent on efforts to avert a mortal danger to humanity created by science.

But the nuclear powers still cling tenaciously to their weapons.

The cold war is over, but cold war thinking survives.

I appeal to my fellow scientists to remember their responsibility to humanity.

My third appeal is to my fellow citizens in all countries: Help us to establish lasting peace in the world.

Indeed, the very first resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations - adopted unanimously - called for the elimination of nuclear weapons.

This is the reality of nuclear weapons: they may trigger a world war; a war which, unlike previous ones, destroys all of civilization.

Long before the terrifying potential of the arms race was recognized, there was a widespread instinctive abhorrence of nuclear weapons, and a strong desire to get rid of them.

Live your dreams. Dare to be you.

Clear skin, a manicure, a couple dead zombies, and then fame!

Being a humble person, she gave her pie shop a humble name—PIE.

In the republic of mediocrity genius is dangerous.

We need society, and we need solitude also, as we need summer and winter, day and night, exercise and rest.

There can be no place for self entirely

It would be inaccurate to say the Tea Partiers are racists. What they are, in truth, are narcissists.

Cognition reigns but does not rule.

Friendship never forgets. That is the wonderful thing about it.

Society is a more level surface than we imagine. Wise men or absolute fools are hard to be met with, as there are few giants or dwarfs.