There are only two kinds of math books: Those you cannot read beyond the first sentence, and those you cannot read beyond the first page.

Einstein's theory of General Relativity has a mathematical structure very similar to Yang-Mills theory.

The question was heatedly debated of how much Western culture should be brought into China.

In the latter half of the last century the impact of the expanding influence of Western culture and economic system brought about in China a severe conflict.

I was later to receive an excellent first two years' graduate education in the same University and then again was able to pursue my studies in the U.S. on a fellowship from the aforementioned fund.

Being afraid is part of living, Rory, just as much as being scared is part of being courageous. You can only be happy when you’re brutally honest with yourself.

Why does it hurt so much? Why does it have to hurt?

We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it.

All comedians are, in a way, anarchists. Our job is to make fun of the existing world.

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Too much is a vanity; enough is a feast.

Нaving such a huge fan base, it's hard to see that and be motivated when you have so many people who support you and want to see you perform.

Meat isn't murder, it's delicious.

There are very few things that surprise me.

I soared above the song birds And never heard them sing I lived my life in winter And then you brought the spring