Leon Lederman

"The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original dimensions."

"In every moment we are being invited to become who we truly are."

"The most profound discoveries come from asking simple questions."

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."

"The universe does not operate by our convenience."

"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all."

"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens."

"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today."

"Everything is energy and energy is everything."

"The greatest gift you can give is your full attention."

"Fear is the cheapest room in the house. You might want to see what's in the other rooms."

"Understanding comes from compassion and observation, not judgment."

"The universe is always speaking; we just have to learn to listen."

"Your limitations are often illusions created by your own mind."

"The power to create is the power to understand."

"Science is not about answers; it's about better questions."

"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them."

"Happiness is not achieved; it is allowed."

"The universe is vast, but the human spirit is vaster."

"Every problem carries within it the seeds of its own solution."

"The past cannot be changed, but the future is still in your control."

"Perseverance is not about never falling; it's about always rising."

"The most beautiful theories are often the simplest ones."

"Meaning is not found; it is created through engagement and commitment."

"The universe respects those who respect it."

"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take."

"The true measure of intelligence is the ability to adapt."

"Every moment is a new beginning."

"The universe is a great big Rorschach test that we project our understanding onto."

"I think it's a responsibility of anyone who feels they have a voice that people listen to, to be a teacher in some way."