Eric Kandel

"Memory is not just one thing. It's not even localized to one place in the brain. It's the by-product of the various brain systems working together."

"Learning results from what the student does and thinks, and only the student can do the learning."

"The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel more vigorous, more alive. And I think that is what education is for; it is to exercise this stimulation of what I most enjoy calling the mind."

"Insight can come to you in the middle of the night when you're surrounded by silence and you have nothing but your own thoughts."

"Nothing about the brain is simple, but it is extraordinarily beautiful - as beautiful as the world it perceives."

"We are all capable of learning and changing throughout our entire lives."

"The ability to learn is the most important skill in life."

"Creativity requires the courageous ability to take risks."

"The exploration of the brain and human consciousness is one of the most fascinating scientific endeavors."

"Our memories define who we are. Without them, we lose our sense of self."

"The mind is not confined to the brain; it emerges from interactions between brain and body."

"Learning shapes our brains physically, creating new connections and pathways."

"We must approach scientific inquiry with both rigor and wonder."

"The human brain has an remarkable capacity for adaptation and growth."

"Understanding ourselves requires understanding how our brains work."

"Curiosity is the engine of human progress."

"The brain's plasticity means we are never too old to learn new things."

"Art and science are not separate; they are different ways of understanding reality."

"Each memory we form is a physical change in our brain."

"The study of consciousness is ultimately the study of what makes us human."

"Fear of the unknown should not prevent us from exploring it."

"Passion for discovery is what drives scientific innovation."

"The brain's capacity for learning is one of its most remarkable features."

"We are shaped by our experiences, and our brains record them all."

"Perseverance in research often reveals the most profound truths."

"The connections between neurons are the basis of all thought and feeling."

"Imagination is not a luxury; it is fundamental to human cognition."

"Understanding memory helps us understand the nature of consciousness itself."

"The brain is both a physical organ and the seat of the mind."

"Scientific discovery requires openness to being wrong."