If the facts don’t fit the theory, change the facts.

It was the experience of mystery - even if mixed with fear - that engendered religion.

Most of the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple, and may, as a rule, be expressed in a language comprehensible to everyone.

Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it.

That deep emotional conviction of the presence of a superior reasoning power, which is revealed in the incomprehensible universe, forms my idea of God.

There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.

An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.

Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish.