"In the digital age of 'overnight' success stories such as Facebook, the hard slog is easily overlooked."

"So I think the winners in recession are the people who produce new technology that does things better, which people really want."

"The media thinks that you have to make science sexy and concentrate on themes such as rivalry and the human issues."

"Arbitrary benchmarks cheat kids out of a fulfilling education."

"Ask yourself the secret of your success. Listen to your answer, and practice it."

"The true measure of a man is courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"Never underestimate the power of courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"Anyone who wants to sell you overnight success or wealth is not interested in your success they are interested in your money."