I'm not sure a world run by women would be any better. They're human beings!

Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one's own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.

What do I have to say to the universe? A soul ought to have something to say to the universe if it's going to be immortal.

To me, fantasy has always been the genre of escape, science fiction the genre of ideas. So if you can escape and have a little idea as well, maybe you have some kind of a cross-breed between the two.

The sidesaddle was designed to protect a maiden's virginity, while risking the maiden's neck. Rather much for rather little, I thought.

The expression of divinity is in variety.

Science fiction still is an idea genre.

The only people who have the long view are some scientists and some science fiction writers.

All around the Mediterranean you'll find cultures that believe men can't control themselves and shouldn't have to try.

Other people's risks are statistical. When it's your risk, your own child, it isn't statistical anymore.

The practice of diplomacy, I have found, is sometimes like eating soup with a fork: much activity yielding little nourishment.

Life is like a collage. Its individual pieces are arranged to create harmony. Appreciate the artwork of your life.

Someone could save your life without you ever knowing it. It happened more than most people realized.

Let us emulate nature, let us bloom like a flower to fill the world with kindness, tolerance, tranquility, beauty and love.

I would alter nothing of the journey made for it is in this road travelled that the sweetest of lessons are learnt.

Thus every matter, if it is to be done well, calls for the attention of the whole person.

This life is not for complaint but for satisfaction.

The symbol of the lion, throughout history, throughout cultures, is one pure, radiant symbol and that is leadership, kingship

I have a glitch, too. Sometimes I forget that I’m not human. I don’t think that happens to most androids.

Pleasure is the greatest incentive to evil.

You're a monster. Thanks. Does this mean I get a raise? No, just a medal. The budget isn't inexhaustable.