We are at the very beginning of time for the human race. It is not unreasonable
that we grapple with problems. But there are tens of thousands of years in the
future. Our responsibility is to do what we can, learn what we can, improve the
solutions, and pass them on.
Richard Feynman


Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistant one
Albert Einstein


Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves.
Abraham Lincoln


I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more
important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
Albert Einstein


My goal is simple. It is complete understanding of the universe, why it as it is
and why it exists as all.
Stephen Hawking


The difference between ignorant and educated people is that the latter know more
facts. But that has nothing to do with whether they are stupid or intelligent. The
difference between stupid and intelligent people--and this is true whether or not
they are well-educated--is that intelligent people can handle subtlety. They are not
baffled by ambiguous or even contradictory situations--in fact, they expect them and
are apt to become suspicious when things seem overly straightforward.
Neal Stephenson, "The Diamond Age"