10 Lessons From the Book Surely you are joking, Mr. Feynman

Richard Feynman theoretical physicist, known for his work in the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics.

All the time you're saying to yourself, 'I could do that, but I won't,' — which is just another way of saying that you can't.

Of course, you only live one life, and you make all your mistakes, and learn what not to do, and that's the end of you.

I couldn't claim that I was smarter than sixty-five other guys--but the average of sixty-five other guys, certainly!

I learned from her that every woman is worried about her looks, no matter how beautiful she is.

I always do that, get into something and see how far I can go.

Learn what the rest of the world is like. The variety is worthwhile.

The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.

You see, I get so much fun out of thinking that I don’t want to destroy this pleasant machine that makes life such a big kick.

You have to have absolute confidence. Keep right on going, and nothing will happen.

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