We seldom stop to think that we are still creatures of the sea, able to leave it only because, from birth to death, we wear the water-filled space suits of our skins.
Arthur C. ClarkeThe exploration of the planets is now closer to us in time than the exploration of Africa by Stanley and Livingstone.
Arthur C. ClarkeThere were some things that only time could cure. Evil men could be destroyed, but nothing could be done with good men who were deluded.
Arthur C. ClarkeMuch blood has also been spilled on the carpet in attempts to distinguish between science fiction and fantasy. I have suggested an operational definition: science fiction is something that COULD happen - but usually you wouldn't want it to. Fantasy is something that COULDN'T happen - though often you only wish that it could.
Arthur C. Clarke