I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.

It vexes me greatly that having to earn my living has forced me to interrupt the work and to attend to small matters.

See for the highest, aim at that highest, and you shall reach the highest.

I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.

The odds of me coming into the rocket business, not knowing anything about rockets, not having ever built anything, I mean, I would have to be insane if I thought the odds were in my favor.

This fulfils my ambition. I still have my father's robe as Chancellor. I shall be proud to serve you in this splendid office.