“Wonder is the seed of knowledge”

“Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of our science.”

“If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow.”

“Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has
been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed
there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.”

“I'm no more a wonder than anyone. And that's what makes the world magical. Every baby's a seed of wonder - that gets watered or it doesn't.”

“Wonder is the desire of knowledge.”

“Knowledge is finite. Wonder is infinite.”

“Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge.”

“I never lose an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself.”

“Knowledge would be fatal. It is the uncertainty that charms one. A mist makes things wonderful.”