We need to become good citizens in the global village, instead of competing. What are we competing for - to drive more cars, eat more steaks? That will destroy the world.

It's very satisfying to promote science and education and see good results. Setting a good example for young people, being a role model, is very important for me.

It is part of the work of education to have substantive relationships with your students.

Your family, even though you love them, they can get on your nerves. You spend so much time together.

In America, we want a peaceful planet. We want people to be able to enjoy their lives and know they're going to have a bright and prosperous future, not be at war. That's our purpose.

I spent my time very nicely in many ways, but not fully satisfactory. Then I became Professor in France, but realized that I was not - for the job that I should spend my life in.

The difference between a winner and a loser - they both failed, but the winner gets back up and does it again and again until it goes his way.

A room? A nice room? A beautiful room? A beautiful room with bath? Swing high, swing low, swing to and fro...This happened and that happened... And then the days came and I was alone.

I work in a "you scratch my back, and I'll stab yours" kind of a place.

The reason why rivers and seas are able to be lords over a hundred mountain streams, is that they know how to keep below them. That is why they are able to reign over all the mountain streams.

Like most Alaska immigrants, my roots continue to petition for equal time.

Don't 'tolerate' mistakes. Embrace them!