Science is what scientists do, not what nonscientists think they do or ought to be doing. Wetenschap is wat wetenschappers doen.

In an age of specialization people are proud to be able to do one thing well, but if that is all they know about, they are missing out on much else life has to offer.

Actually I like the idea of being a Renaissance hack. If tombstones were still in style, I would want to have the two words chiseled right under my name.

Science is what scientists do.

Wetenschap is wat wetenschappers doen - Science is what scientists do.

The intellect perpetuates the worldly life.

On the other hand, I believe there's hope, because the breakdown and the repair are happening simultaneously.

I'm just a friendly bystander who they occasionally ask questions of. That's my level of involvement.

Some little part of themselves for someone in the future to discover. Maybe a thought. We were here. We built this. A reminder.

I did try to found a little heresy of my own; and when I had put the last touches to it, I discovered that it was orthodoxy.

I think that is the big danger in keeping a diary: you exaggerate everything.

I was performing in New York and my friends started to call me Gaga. They said I was very theatrical... So they said, you're Gaga.

Spend your energy on things that make a difference.

Fly! There's a lot of sky out there for brave birds.

You can dream the American Dream But you sleep with the lights on And wake up with a scream