It is this, at its most basic, that makes science a humane pursuit; it acknowledges the commonality of people's experience.

Discoveries that are anticipated are seldom the most valuable. ... It's the scientist free to pilot his vessel across hidden shoals into open seas who gives the best value.

Some dreamers demand that scientists only discover things that can be used for good.

Science is an enterprise that can only flourish if it puts the truth ahead of nationality, ethnicity, class and color.