In the arts the way in which an idea is rendered, and the manner in which it is expressed, is much more important than the idea itself.

Character is more important than talent.

I learned from the example of my father that the manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured.

The neuroscience area - which is absolutely in its infancy - is much more important than genetics.

Infrastructure is much more important than architecture.

The view outside was much more important than the exhibits.