"The scientist in his laboratory is not merely a technician, but also a child confronting natural phenomena that impress him as though they were fairy tales."

"First principle: never to let one's self be beaten down by persons or by events."

"I have always believed that science has the power to change the world for the better. I have always believed that science has the power to improve the lives of all people. And I am proud of it."

"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained…"

"There are cruel and unjust people, but they are not the majority."