Vilayanur S. Ramachandran : (3) " My mother was religious; she was knowledgeable about mythology and scriptures; she could tell the metaphysical nuances and make the story come to life with their deeper significance. The current generation is missing out on this. " - Vilayanur S. Ramachandran " If you’re a thinking person, the liver is interesting, but nothing is more intriguing than the brain. " - Vilayanur S. Ramachandran " You need to have tremendous confidence in your work, even a touch of arrogance, chutzpah. Many very fine researchers lack intellectual daring. It’s human nature to want to be cozy, secure. But that can be a cul de sac. " - Vilayanur S. Ramachandran