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RICHARD P. FEYNMAN The original reason to start the project, which was that the Germans were a danger, started me off o... RICHARD P. FEYNMAN It has not yet become obvious to me that there's no real problem. I cannot define the real probl... RICHARD P. FEYNMAN We are at the very beginning of time for the human race. It is not unreasonable that we grapple with... RICHARD P. FEYNMAN I was terrible in English. I couldn't stand the subject. It seemed to me ridiculous to worry abo... RICHARD P. FEYNMAN I was a very shy character, always feeling uncomfortable because everybody was stronger than I, and ... RICHARD P. FEYNMAN If you realize all the time what's kind of wonderful - that is, if we expand our experience into... RICHARD P. FEYNMAN I don't understand what it's all about or what's worth what, but if the people in the Sw... RICHARD P. FEYNMAN Atoms are very special: they like certain particular partners, certain particular directions, and so... RICHARD P. FEYNMAN The fact is that a bill allowing any employer to deny insurance coverage based on a moral objection ... RICHARD CARMONA One of the great cosmic laws, I think, is that whatever we hold in our thought will come true in our... RICHARD BACH The first step towards knowledge is to know that we are ignorant. RICHARD CECIL From my very first day as an entrepreneur, I've felt the only mission worth pursuing in business... RICHARD BRANSON I am fond of them, of the inferior beings of the abyss, of those who are full of longing. RICHARD WAGNER There's something about shadows because you make your own mind up about what's lurking in th... RICHARD O'BRIEN I hate cameras. They interfere, they're always in the way. I wish: if I could work with my eyes ... RICHARD AVEDON Primates need good nutrition, to begin with. Not only fruits and plants, but insects as well. RICHARD LEAKEY I gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth it? RICHARD BACH Learning is finding out what you already know. RICHARD BACH Our soulmate is the one who makes life come to life. RICHARD BACH Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger. RICHARD BACH