We strive toward knowledge, always more knowledge, but must understand that we are, and will remain, surrounded by mystery.

Symmetry may have its appeal but it is inherently stale. Some kind of imbalance is behind every transformation.

The map of what we call reality is an ever-shifting mosaic of ideas.

The bottom line: Earth is not mediocre.

Creation, in all its splendor and misery, in all the beauty and ugliness of its myriad forms, is how God manifests His presence in time. Creation is God in time.

Science is much better at finding things that exist than at ruling out things that don't.

Extra miles, extensive preparation and exhaustive efforts usually show astonishing results.

I just want to do everything. I don't want to sound soppy or too cliched, but that's the way it is.

The stone that is thrown into the air is none the worse for falling down, and none the better for going up.

I go to the river from time to time to ponder over the crazy days in my life. Watch the river flow, ease my mind and soul where I go.

I was starstruck by Michelle Obama. She's an amazing-looking lady, and I'm a massive Barack Obama fan anyway.

You can never have enough talent.

Everyone has learned how to monetize music except the music industry.

I want to make a film about a factory worker.

I had a very pleasant three years at Yale. I must say I did take it seriously, and consequently it took me a while to get over it.

For I am he am born to tame you, Kate; and bring you from a wild Kate to a Kate conformable as other household Kates.