I want to bring out the secrets of nature and apply them for the happiness of man. I don't know of any better service to offer for the short time we are in the world.
我想揭示大自然的秘密，用来造福人类。我认为，在我们的短暂一生中，最好的贡献莫过于此了。
In mathematics, the most profound ideas often arise from the simplest observations.
False happiness renders men stern and proud， and that happiness is never communicated. True happiness renders them kind and sensible， and that happiness is always shared.
我觉得自己先是一个诗人，然后才是个音乐家。我活着像个诗人，死后也还是个诗人。