Archived Quotes

Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines,

but it is to the one who endures that

the final victory comes.

It is rather for us here dedicated to the great task

remaining before us, that from these honored dead

we take increased devotion to that cause for

which they gave the last full measure of devotion.

My uncle's dying wish

he wanted me on his lap.

He was in the electric chair.

We must not fear mistakes,

for they are the steps to knowledge.

Anything will give up its secrets if you love it enough.

Not only have I found that when I talk to the little flower,

or to the little peanut they will give up their secrets,

but I have found that when I silently commune with people,

they give up their secrets also,

if you love them enough.

Speed is nothing without control.

When I’m good,

I’m very good.

But when I’m bad,

I’m better.

Veni, vidi, vici.

(I came, I saw, I conquered.)

The grand aim of all science is to cover

the greatest number of empirical facts by logical deduction

from the smallest number of hypotheses or axioms.

There is only one corner of the universe

you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.

God has promised forgiveness to your repentance,

but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination.

Nations are born in the hearts of poets.

There is far more opportunity than there is ability.

Price is what you pay.

Value is what you get.

The government is us;

we are the government,

you and I.

There’ll always be serendipity involved in discovery.

Experience teaches us that it is much easier

to prevent an enemy from posting themselves

than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique.

Just like everyone else.

The more you know,

the less you stress.

We're just enthusiastic about what we do.