The Virgin and the Mousetrap Quotes

“Stephen Jay Gould once wrote that the human mind delights in finding pattern — so much so that we often mistake coincidence . . . for profound meaning.”
― Chet Raymo, The Virgin and the Mousetrap

“Beryl . . . relieves stress. Diamond guards against envy. Azurite heightens dreams. Garnet improves self esteem. And good old white quartz is an energizer.”
― Chet Raymo, The Virgin and the Mousetrap

“To be mediocre is not to be small. . . . We are physically small compared to the galaxies, but our minds encompass the universe”
― Chet Raymo, The Virgin and the Mousetrap