Unperformed experiments have no results.

Quantum phenomena do not occur in a Hilbert space. They occur in a laboratory.

From the landscape: a sense of scale. From the dead: a sense of scale.

A favor tardily bestowed is no favor; for a favor quickly granted is a more agreeable favor.

There's always someone who is trying to help.

I try to be classic without being mumsy.

Just as any revolution eats its children, unchecked market fundamentalism can devour the social capital essential for the long-term dynamism of capitalism itself.

The difference nowadays is that when I go on vacation I work some of the time rather than all of the time.

I'm ridiculous to feel ridiculous when I'm not.

What a great thing! To be a writer! Words are something you can carry in your head. You can really 'travel light.'

Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.