He learned to communicate with birds and discovered their conversation was fantastically boring. It was all to do with windspeed, wingspans, power-to-weight ratios and a fair bit about berries.

Much to his annoyance, a thought popped into his mind. It was very clear and very distinct, and he had now come to recognize these thoughts for what they were. His instinct was to resist them.

It {Darwin's theory of evolution] was a concept of such stunning simplicity, but it gave rise, naturally, to all of the infinite and baffling complexity of life. The awe it inspired in me made the awe that people talk about in respect of religious experience seem, frankly, silly beside it. I'd take the awe of understanding over the awe of ignorance any day.

I don't say that I don't believe in God because that implies that there is a God for me not to believe in.

I think fish is nice, but then I think that rain is wet, so who am I to judge?

The Macintosh may only have 10% of the market, but it is clearly the top 10%.

Cyberspace is - or can be - a good, friendly and egalitarian place to meet.