Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.
Rationality attracts conscientious humans, whereas mysticism attracts fools.
For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You’d be surprised how far that gets you.
I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers which can’t be questioned.
I strongly believe that fundamental science cannot be driven by instructional, industrial and government or military pressures.
I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.
Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.
If people are not laughing at you’re goal, then you’re goals are too small.