"A thousand years ago, everybody knew the Earth was the center of the universe. Five hundred years ago, they knew the Earth was flat. Fifteen minutes ago, you knew we humans were alone on it. Imagine what you'll know tomorrow."

"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."

"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him."

"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book."

"I have learnt how to live, how to be in the world and of the world, and not just to stand aside and watch."

"You have to be a speedy reader because there’s so so much to read."