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

Science can destroy religion by ignoring it as well as by disproving its tenets. No one ever demonstrated, so far as I am aware, the nonexistence of Zeus or Thor, but they have few followers now.

Only small minds are impressed by large numbers.

Finding intelligent life would encourage people and also of course the opportunity of learning a tremendous amount, but this is a danger. We might be so overwhelmed with knowledge and information, that we might be depressed or even become suicidal - because what's the point if they're thousands of years ahead of us? Why should we bother? - or become the ultimate couch potatoes.

The person one loves never really exists, but is a projection focused through the lens of the mind onto whatever screen it fits with least distortion.

What was more, they had taken the first step toward genuine friendship. They had exchanged vulnerabilities.

I want to be remembered most as a writer - one who entertained readers, and, hopefully, stretched their imagination as well.