It was a small church. No large cathedral towers overshadowed the purpose of the house of worship. It was a monument to faith rather than a monument to man’s triumph over nature.

Why do humans exist? A major part of the answer: because Pikaia Gracilens survived the Burgess decimation.

Stars shine so they can see the world, not so the world can see them.

The average PhD thesis is nothing but a transference of bones from one graveyard to another.

Failure's still something I can say I've achieved

Love can be the only answer. But snowboarding also works for me. Because I love snowboarding!

In science the new is an advance; but in morals, as contradicting our inner ideals and historic idols, it is ever a retrogression.

Truth depends upon the intensity of imagination, not upon facts.

The plants we've chosen will collect and cycle Earth's minerals, water, and air; shade the soil and renew it with leafy mulch; and yield fruits and greens for people and wildlife.

My legacy isn't about what I did playing football, but how I use the opportunities that came from playing football.