Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.

Every advantage has its tax

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

The aim of education is not the specialist but the man of vision who can humanise our life by integrating emotional demands with our new knowledge

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.