It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely read more

It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely wrong. We can only make them right by discussion.

When science discovers the center of the universe a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not read more

When science discovers the center of the universe a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not it.

My advice is to look out for engineers. They begin with sewing machines and end up with nuclear bombs.

My advice is to look out for engineers. They begin with sewing machines and end up with nuclear bombs.

Curiosity is one of the lowest of the human faculties. You will have noticed in daily life that when people read more

Curiosity is one of the lowest of the human faculties. You will have noticed in daily life that when people are inquisitive they nearly always have bad memories and are usually stupid at bottom.

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural read more

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural ability.

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.

To become a thoroughly good man is the best prescription for keeping a sound mind and a sound body.

To become a thoroughly good man is the best prescription for keeping a sound mind and a sound body.

I don't understand complicated problems. I only understand simple ones.

I don't understand complicated problems. I only understand simple ones.

A little learning is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is just as bad.

A little learning is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is just as bad.