My mother, whose family was heavily rabbinic, said she wanted me to continue the family tradition in the rabbinate. My father said he wanted me to be a scholar of the Talmud, but he wanted me to make my living in science.
“I am shocked that Republicans can't explain why our technological and economic advantages are the result of sound monetary and economic policy.”
“Be not content with the best book; seek sidelights from the others; have no favourites.”