While differing widely in the various little bits we know, in our infinite ignorance we are all equal.

Whenever a theory appears to you as the only possible one, take this as a sign that you have neither understood the theory nor the problem which it was intended to solve.

No rational argument will have a rational effect on a man who does not want to adopt a rational attitude.

It is complete nihilism to propose laying down arms in a world where atom bombs are around. It is very simple: there is no way of achieving peace other than with weapons.

No book can ever be finished. While working on it we learn just enough to find it immature the moment we turn away from it

Science may be described as the art of systematic oversimplification.

What we need and what we want is to moralize politics, not to politicize morals.

Denying realism amounts to megalomania.

Always remember that it is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood: there will always be some who misunderstand you.

We can all participate in the heritage of man. We all can help to preserve it. And we can all make our own modest contribution to it.We must not as for more.

Kindness is not something you are born with

I will follow anyoneAnd ask everyoneTo stand together as one nationAgainst the killing of innocent citizens

I slept just floating in the middle of the flight deck, the upper deck of the space shuttle.

Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent.

I'm a true believer in prayer, a big believer in prayer.

The provocations by Russia need to be met with American strength.

And therein lies the whole of man's plight. Human time does not turn in a circle; it runs ahead in a straight line. That is why man cannot be happy: happiness is the longing for repetition.

I like things that start depressing and dark and end up romantic, and thats what I really loved about King Kong.

The last thing I ever thought would ever happen to me was losing my legs.

In proportion to its power, Protestantism has been as persecuting as Catholicism.