Quotes of: Research-universities Keyword

The important thing to remember about mathematics is not to be frightened

The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe Without Design

[S]ometimes people make a mistake for so long that it starts to feel like it's not a mistake at all. And then one day, you tell yourself it's for the best.

The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond

Every time we start thinking we're the center of the universe, the universe turns around and says with a slightly distracted air, 'I'm sorry. What'd you say your name was again?

Bootlegger's Daughter

…only in the few universes that are like ours would intelligent beings develop and ask the question: “Why is the universe the way we see it?” The answer is then simple: If it had been any different, we would not be here!

A Brief History of Time

The old university attitude of 'publish or perish' has changed. Students and academics are realising that institutions such as Imperial College are also wealth-generators. It is very satisfying to be in a university where you have the freedom to inno...

Chris Toumazou

When I speak of artistic universals, I am not denying the enormous role played by culture. Obviously culture plays a tremendous role, otherwise you wouldn't have different artistic styles - but it doesn't follow that art is completely idiosyncratic a...

Vilayanur S. Ramachandran

Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing.

Inaugural Address Delivered to the University of St Andrews, 2/1/1867

Universality is the distinguishing mark of genius. There is no such thing as a special genius, a genius for mathematics, or for music, or even for chess, but only a universal genius. The genius is a man who knows everything without having learned it.

Sex & character

In the eyeball there is a clash between creation and reflection. The two-way globes of sight are magical revolving doors where the creative spirit meets itself in the created spirit. The eye that surveys the universe is the universe's own eye.

Maya

The point is, you see," said Ford, "that there is no point in driving yourself mad trying to stop yourself going mad. You might just as well give in and save your sanity for later.

Life, the Universe and Everything

In the dark, with the windows lit and the rows of books glittering, the library is a closed space, a universe of self-serving rules that pretend to replace or translate those of the shapeless universe beyond.

The Library at Night

Take three grains of sand and put them in the middle of a vast cathedral. Now the cathedral is as full with sand as the universe is with stars...Most of the universe is empty space!

Let us Discover Physics: Appreciating Nature

Ah! The anguish, the vile rage, the despair Of not being able to express With a shout, an extreme and bitter shout, The bleeding of my heart.

A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe: Selected Poems

you cannot replace negative beliefs with positive ones you can't believe- positive ones that are too ambitious. you must find and choose a thought that allows you to feel relief.

Parallel Universe of Self

The thing is, I mean, there’s times when you look at the universe and you think, “What about me?” and you can just hear the universe replying, “Well, what about you?”

Thief of Time

Metaphysical speculation is independent of the physical validity of the Big Bang itself and is irrelevant to our understanding of it.

A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing

The theory of emptiness…is the deep recognition that there is a fundamental disparity between the way we perceive the world, including our own existence in it, and the way things actually are.

The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality

It is easy to climb the ladder of success if one is working on issues and aeas which are not frequented by the masses, provided one is ready to face challenges.

Vishwasutras: Universal Principles for Living: Inspired by Real-Life Experiences

common sense is not a specific destination but rather an ongoing process. It is, however, an essential ingredient of the recipe for success.

Vishwasutras: Universal Principles for Living: Inspired by Real-Life Experiences

The good news is that being in gratitude does not require time and money. All it requires is an attitude of being grateful.

Vishwasutras: Universal Principles for Living: Inspired by Real-Life Experiences

You are born with infinite possibilities. Take responsibility for turning these possibilities into reality, and you will be bestowed with success, love and eternal peace.

Vishwasutras: Universal Principles for Living: Inspired by Real-Life Experiences