Everything must be made as simple as possible. But not simpler.
Rationality attracts conscientious humans, whereas mysticism attracts fools.
The best brains of the Nation may be found on the last benches of the Classroom
I think we judge talent wrong. What do we see as talent? I think I have made the same mistake myself. Things like determination, courage, discipline, temperament, these are also talent.
Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science.
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.
Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.
The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways. I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows.
I strongly believe that fundamental science cannot be driven by instructional, industrial and government or military pressures.
Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand.