Author: Leonard Mlodinow

Quotes

Politicians often misuse science for political ends and to pursue their own agenda.

Politicians often misuse science for political ends and to pursue their own agenda.

- Leonard Mlodinow

Intentionality and talent always matter. An extraordinary feat is certainly made more likely by someone's focus, hard work, etc. But chance also matters.

Intentionality and talent always matter. An extraordinary feat is certainly made more likely by someone's focus, hard work, etc. But chance also matters.

- Leonard Mlodinow

People intuitively realize that there is strength in numbers and take comfort in the company of others, especially in times of anxiety or need.

People intuitively realize that there is strength in numbers and take comfort in the company of others, especially in times of anxiety or need.

- Leonard Mlodinow

I think the fun of following the movie box office and stocks is very similar to the fun of sports - all three combine passion and unpredictability.

I think the fun of following the movie box office and stocks is very similar to the fun of sports - all three combine passion and unpredictability.

- Leonard Mlodinow

One thing that feeds into the way you experience the social world is your mood - and one thing that affects your mood is the weather.

One thing that feeds into the way you experience the social world is your mood - and one thing that affects your mood is the weather.

- Leonard Mlodinow

A failure doesn't mean you are unworthy, nor does it preclude success on the next try.

A failure doesn't mean you are unworthy, nor does it preclude success on the next try.

- Leonard Mlodinow

I believe in a kind of God. I think all scientists, in a way, believe in a certain God, in a certain order of nature.

I believe in a kind of God. I think all scientists, in a way, believe in a certain God, in a certain order of nature.

- Leonard Mlodinow

Social connection is such a basic feature of human experience that when we are deprived of it, we suffer.

Social connection is such a basic feature of human experience that when we are deprived of it, we suffer.

- Leonard Mlodinow

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