"The true logic of this world is in the calculus of probabilities."

"At quite uncertain times and places, The atoms left their heavenly path, And by fortuitous embraces, Engendered all that being hath. And though they seem to cling together, And form 'associations' her…"

"The first thing that I always do is to try to understand the problem."

"I am not a great mathematician, but I can do a little."

"The world may be utterly crazy, and life may be labour in vain; But I'd rather be silly than lazy, and would not quit life for its pain."