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: Sir Arthur’s Quotations

(6 total)

“Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.”

“The best proof that there’s intelligent life in outer space is the fact that it hasn’t come here.”

“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.”

“The greatest tragedy in mankind’s entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.”

“The best measure of a man’s honesty isn’t his income tax return. It’s the zero adjust on his bathroom scale.”

“Politicians should read science fiction, not westerns and detective stories.”