“When something is done, it should be done the way a stone bridge that lives thousands of years is done!”

“What have you done for science today? Stop doing things for God! He doesn't need anything. Do something for science, for God's sake!”

“We are living in the World of Snails! Man is extremely slow! Whoever has a limited life, he has no right to be slow! Things must be done quickly! Slowness belongs to the immortals!”

“With stones, you can build walls to separate people or build bridges to unite them! Do the second thing in the name of ethics and honour, for the glory of love and goodness!”

“When you are unhappy about something, you can always find thousands of other things to be happy!”

“In a conservative old town, say something new and be prepared for the stones!”

“Golden bridge, silver bridge or diamond bridge; it doesn’t matter! As long as the bridge takes you across the other side, it is a good bridge!”