The magnitude of the atomic weight determines the character of the element, just as the magnitude of the molecule determines the character of a compound body.

The most all penetrating spirit before which will open the possibility of tilting not tables, but planets, is the spirit of free human inquiry. Believe only in that.

Work, look for peace and calm in work: you will find it nowhere else.

I saw in a dream a table where all the elements fell into place as required. Awakening, I immediately wrote it down on a piece of paper.

Knowing how contented, free, and joyful is life in the world of science, one fervently wishes that many would enter its portals.

Certain characteristic properties of elements can be foretold from their atomic weights.

No one nor anything can silence me.

There exists everywhere a medium in things, determined by equilibrium.

Elements which are similar as regards their chemical properties have atomic weights which are either of nearly the same value (eg. Pt, Ir, Os) or which increase regularly (eg. K, Ru, Cs).

If all the elements are arranged in the order of their atomic weights, a periodic repetition of properties is obtained. This is expressed by the law of periodicity.

Work, look for peace and calm in work: You will find it nowhere else. Pleasures flit by -- they are only for yourself; work leaves a mark of long-lasting joy, work is for others.

God’s discipline has nothing to do with rejection but more to do with refinement.

Don't curse the darkness - light a candle.

My wife once said that if men had to worry about who was going to clean up the mess, there'd be a lot less violence in the world.

I think the fact is that anybody who goes into politics feels like 'I can make a difference'. But it's not one person, you need so many others

The state itself becomes more and more identified with the interests of those who run things than with the interests of the people in general.

It's a culture. It's - I mean, people obsess over this. And people create subcultures that identify - and there are people in the streets who will recognize certain patterns and signifiers.

Just because you win the French Open it doesn't mean you can do well at Wimbledon .

I love writing things down so pretty much every card I send to friends or family is an over enthusiastic essay. I've written some pretty good ones in my time.

I usually don't like to talk about money, but I talk about the movie, and the other aspects of directing, etc.

Sacrifices are concerned with the feelings of devotion and longing.