It is the simple hypotheses of which one must be most wary; because these are the ones that have the most chances of passing unnoticed.

Point set topology is a disease from which the human race will soon recover.

It is by logic that we prove, but by intuition that we discover. To know how to criticize is good, to know how to create is better.

There are no solved problems; there are only problems that are more or less solved.

The scientist does not study nature because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it, and he delights in it because it is beautiful.

Doubt everything or believe everything: these are two equally convenient strategies. With either we dispense with the need for reflection.

If nature were not beautiful, it would not be worth knowing, and if nature were not worth knowing, life would not be worth living

It is through science that we prove, but through intuition that we discover.

Geometry is the art of correct reasoning from incorrectly drawn figures.

One geometry cannot be more true than another; it can only be more convenient.

It is far better to foresee even without certainty than not to foresee at all.

All women are many women! I'm afraid you've never known very much about women.

Wisdom is intelligence set on fire.

...and they all lived as happily as they allowed themselves to be.

Vidalia, open those eyes and look at me. As with all things, we do this together, Darlin'.

Religion is the best antidote to the individualism of the consumer age. The idea that society can do without it flies in the face of history and, now, evolutionary biology.

How hollow is the heart of man, and how full of excrement!

I keep waiting to be invited to the hip hop party, I've never been. So if there's anyone out there who is having a hip hop party, I'd like to come.

I think, you know, when you're an actor who's had periods of unemployment, it makes you feel really good to have a job - to say that you're expected somewhere, do you know what I mean?

I understand why the Tories will be gunning for Alastair Campbell because they fear his campaigning skills.

Before dreaming about the future or marking plans, you need to articulate what you already have going for you - as entrepreneurs do.