The creation by word-power of something out of nothing--what is that but magic? And, may I add, what is that but literature?

Cruelty and compassion come with the chromosomes.

Every discovery in pure science is potentially subversive; even science must sometimes be treated as a possible enemy.

The worth of a gift lies as much in the way it is offered as in its intrinsic value.

People intoxicate themselves with work so they won't see how they really are.

The sound-track roll was unwinding itself in Synthetic Anti-Riot Speech Number Two.

Every change is a menace to stability.