I have never grown out of the infantile belief that the universe was made for me to suck.

I have never grown out of the infantile belief that the universe was made for me to suck.

In answer to the question of why it happened, I offer the modest proposal that our Universe is simply one read more

In answer to the question of why it happened, I offer the modest proposal that our Universe is simply one of those things which happen from time to time.

The universe lies before you on the floor, in the air, in the mysterious bodies of your dancers, in your read more

The universe lies before you on the floor, in the air, in the mysterious bodies of your dancers, in your mind. From this voyage no one returns poor or weary.

The universe seems bankrupt as soon as we begin to discuss the characters of individuals.

The universe seems bankrupt as soon as we begin to discuss the characters of individuals.

The Sun, with all the planets revolving around it, and depending on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes read more

The Sun, with all the planets revolving around it, and depending on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as though it had nothing else in the Universe to do.

I'm astounded by people who want to 'know' the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.

I'm astounded by people who want to 'know' the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown.

A human being is a part of the whole, called by us Universe, a part limited in time and space. read more

A human being is a part of the whole, called by us Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest--a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty.

The universe is a machine where you have been placed, and like a machine the outcome can be known. Every read more

The universe is a machine where you have been placed, and like a machine the outcome can be known. Every battle has already been won or lost. All that is left is for you to choose your side.

That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. - On the first moonwalk, July 20, 1969.

That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. - On the first moonwalk, July 20, 1969.