“In many spheres of human endeavour, from science to business to education to economic policy, good decisions depend on good measurement.”

– Ben Bernanke

“Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth.”

– Jules Verne

“You’re not lonely when you’re teaching, you’re not quiet, you’re laughing most of the time, you’re having a wonderful time interacting with young people. It’s the best fun in the world.”

– Mem Fox

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

– Nelson Mandela

“The most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel.”

– John Glenn

“Looking ahead, I believe that the underlying importance of higher education, of science, of technology, of research and scholarship to our quality of life, to the strength of our economy, to our security in many dimensions will continue to be the most important message.”

– Charles Vest

“It’s very satisfying to promote science and education and see good results. Setting a good example for young people, being a role model, is very important for me.”

– Yuan T. Lee

“If you want to be an anthropologist, you need to study physical anthropology specialized in bones. If you want to be a forensic chemist, get a degree in chemistry. Do you want to do DNA work? Get a degree in microbiology. And do well. Study hard and go to graduate school.”

– Kathy Reichs

“I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”

– Albert Einstein

“We should seek the greatest value of our action.”

– Stephen Hawking