I strongly believe that fundamental science cannot be driven by instructional, industrial and government or military pressures.
The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence.
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.
Everything must be made as simple as possible. But not simpler.
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.
What, therefore, is a government at its best? It is a government that “governs” least and instead finds ways to mobilise the energies of our people.
All real philosophers have been artists in the realm of concepts.
Everyone you meet always asks if you have a career, are married, or own a house as if life was some kind of grocery list. But no one ever asks you if you are happy.
Never mistake motion for action.
You cannot conquer a free man. The most you can do is kill him.