“Our knowledge advances not when we have the best theory, or the best data, or the best lab, but when we have really good problems”

“We each do the best we can. My best may not be as good as your best, but it's my best. The fact is we know when we are doing our best and when we are not. If we are not doing our best, it leaves us with a gnawing hunger and frustration. But when we do our best, we experience a peace.”

“Life is so complete that even when we are knocked on our backs, we have the best view of the stars.”

“Our heads have a nasty habit of ruining what can make us happiest. And there are times in our lives when you have to put aside what we think is best and do with what you feel is best.”

“When we accept dismissive judgments of our community we stop having generous hope for it. We cease to be capable of serving its best interests.”

“So it’s really best to keep your secrets when you have them, for their own good, as well as yours.”