Albert Einstien
- Life in General
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction. The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible. Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.
J. R. R. Tolkien
- The High Elves
The hobbits sat in the shadow by the wayside. Before long the Elves came down the lane towards the valley. They passed slowly, and the hobbits could see the starlight glimmering on their hair and in their eyes. They bore no lights, yet as they walked a shimmer, like the light of the moon above the rim of hills before it rises, seemed to fall about their feet. They were now silent, and as the last Elf passed he turned and looked towards the hobbits and laughed.
Disney
- Mulan: Mushu and Mulan meet
Of course. I'm travel size for your convenience. If I was my real size, your cow here would die of fright." Khan tries to bite Mushu. Pointing to the ground and talking to Khan. "Down Bessy. My powers are beyond your mortal imagination.
Albert Einstein
- Time
Yes, we have to divide up our time like that, between our politics and our equations. But to me our equations are far more important, for politics are only a matter of present concern. A mathematical equation stands forever.
Albert Einstein
- Problem solving
Equations are more important to me, because politics is for the present, but an equation is something for eternity. It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with the problems longer.
