The Artist is he who detects and applies the law from observation of the works of Genius whether of man or Nature. The Artisan is he who merely applies the rules which others have detected.
To the scientist there is the joy in pursuing truth which nearly counteracts the depressing revelations of truth.
If religion were true its followers would not try to bludgeon their young...
I fear my enthusiasm flags when real work is demanded of me.
But are not the dreams of poets and the tales of travellers notoriously false?
The truth was much more beautiful.
Don't call the world dirty because you forgot to clean your glasses.
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.
