"I don't believe in miracles, because I believe in science."

"If you're going to be a scientist, you don't need to be a genius. You just need to be able to work hard and be curious."

"I'm not a popularizer. I'm not trying to tell the public what to think. I'm just telling them what I think."

"Fall in love with some activity, and do it! Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn't matter. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply e…"

"I have an attitude that I'm supposed to amuse myself, and I don't have to be serious all the time."