origin quotes

The earth was probably born by accident; but, in accordance with one of the most general laws of evolution, scarcely had this accident happened than it was immediately made use of and recast into something naturally directed.

Most foreign policies that history has marked highly, in whatever country, have been originated by leaders who were opposed by experts.

I think it’s important as an artist to never forget where you’re from.

In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded.

Everything starts somewhere, although many physicists disagree.

When we understand string theory, we will know how the universe began. It won’t have much effect on how we live, but it is important to understand where we come from and what we can expect to find as we explore.

Washington is a very easy city for you to forget where you came from and why you got there in the first place.

Science must have originated in the feeling that something was wrong.

All the works of man have their origin in creative fantasy. What right have we then to depreciate imagination.

What springs from earth dissolves to earth again, and heaven-born things fly to their native seat.