The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.
~This is one of the most inspiring quotes by Arthur C Clarke
Our lifetime may be the last that will be lived out in a technological society.
When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong.
Politicians should read science fiction, not westerns and detective stories.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Reading computer manuals without the hardware is as frustrating as reading manuals without the software.
It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value.
There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum.
My favourite definition of an intellectual: ‘Someone who has been educated beyond his/her intelligence
~Arthur Clark quotes on Intellectuals
The greatest tragedy in mankind’s entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.
I don’t believe in God but I’m very interested in her.
The best measure of a man’s honesty isn’t his income tax return. It’s the zero adjust on his bathroom scale.
Sometimes I think we’re alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we’re not. In either case the idea is quite staggering.
The intelligent minority of this world will mark 1 January 2001 as the real beginning of the 21st century and the Third Millennium.
Politicians should read science fiction, not westerns and detective stories.
There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum.
The greatest tragedy in mankind’s entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.
If we have learned one thing from the history of invention and discovery, it is that, in the long run – and often in the short one – the most daring prophecies seem laughably conservative.
It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value.
This is the first age that’s ever paid much attention to the future, which is a little ironic since we may not have one.
Reading computer manuals without the hardware is as frustrating as reading manuals without the software.
I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but refuses because he doesn’t want to give up power.
Human judges can show mercy. But against the laws of nature, there is no appeal.”
~ Arthur C. Clarke on Nature
I don’t pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about.
~This is my favorite Arthur C. Clarke quote
It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God, but to create him.
~ Arthur C. Clarke on God
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