"If we long to believe that the stars rise and set for us, that we are the reason there is a Universe, does science do us a disservice in deflating our conceits?"

"A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism."

"It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English -- up to fifty words used in correct context -- no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese."

"The universe seems neither benign nor hostile, merely indifferent."

"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known."

"Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense."

"It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery."

"Human beings who blind themselves to human need make themselves less human."

"I have no relish for the country; it is a kind of healthy grave."

"Crash programs fail because they are based on the theory that, with nine women pregnant, you can get a baby a month."

"Failure comes only when we forget our ideals and objectives and principles."

"You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap!"