Automatic processes occur without intention, effort, or awareness, whereas controlled processes require attention and effort.

I've been waiting more than 30 years to say this: "Dad, I always told you I'd come back and get my degree." I want to thank Harvard for this timely honor. I'll be changing my job next year…and it will be nice to finally have a college degree on my resume.

"Science is about asking the right questions and being persistent in finding the answers."

A novel is a long answer to a question you can’t quite formulate.