Quotes by Charles H. Townes

Science is exploration. The fundamental nature of exploration is that we dont know whats there. We can guess and hope and aim to find out certain things, but we have to expect surprises.

Science has faith. We make postulates. We cant prove those postulates, but we have faith in them.

One of the things my family taught me - I think very important in religion and science - is that you must be ready to stand up for what you think. Decide what you really think is best, and stick with it.