The poet is the brother of the dreamer and the madman.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Winning is important, but what really matters is the effort you put in to achieve it.
Science is not about being right; it's about being less wrong over time.
The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.