Somebody is always reflectively monkeying with some of the parts of an infinite universe - monkeying as distinct from aping.

In the advance of civilization, it is new knowledge which paves the way, and the pavement is eternal.

Research is appreciation.

The valuable attributes of research men are conscious ignorance and active curiosity.

A persistent and age-old instinct makes us want to wander Into regions yet untrod And read what is still unread In the manuscripts of God.

Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do something, when all they need is one reason why they can.

And I know that the younger generation is doing things that are so ingenious. And for them it's not a matter of a political belief or an environmental stance. It's really just common sense.

You know, one of the things I think you understand as president is you're held responsible for everything, but you don't always have control of everything, right?

Sometimes it's not that two people aren't right for each other, its more like the timing wasn't right.

The thrill I got discovering Buster Keaton when I was growing up was so exciting. He was one of the greats.

The individual source of the statistics may easily be the weakest link.

I don't think I was born beautiful. I just think I was born me.

Poetry is a whim of Nature in her lighter moods; it requires nothing but its own madness and, lacking that, it becomes a soundless cymbal, a belfry without a bell.

I was so scared about being discovered, but nobody came. Nobody heard. In my own ears, though, my sobs sounded primal and scary, like something I would have turned off if I'd been able to.

When I'm in my 50s, I kind of think I'll want to be in a garden.

Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all.