The best philosophers were not academics, but had another job, so their philosophy was not corrupted by careerism.

You know, children philosophize more than adults - and they are critical of adults.

You will get the most attention from those who hate you. No friend, no admirer and no partner will flatter you with as much curiosity.

Inequalities of wealth lead to a dispersion in wealth for all.

It is of no use to discover our own faults and infirmities unless the discovery prompts up to amendment.

You know, there was a time, just before I started to study physical science, when astronomers thought that systems such as we have here in the solar system required a rare triple collision of stars.

It has pleased no less than surprised me that of the many studies whereby I have sought to extend the field of general chemistry, the highest scientific distinction that there is today has been awarded for those on catalysis.

Traditional academic science describes human beings as highly developed animals and biological thinking machines. We appear to be Newtonian objects made of atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, and organs.