The function of science fiction is not always to predict the future but sometimes to prevent it.

Religions often partake of the myth of progress that shields us from the terrors of an uncertain future.

The writing of history is largely a process of diversion. Most historical accounts distract attention from the secret influences behind great events.

Unfortunately most criticism is by poseurs. They use their comments about someone else's work as a platform on which to strike poses. What they're really saying is: "Look at me! Look at me!"

Any road followed precisely to its end leads precisely nowhere. Climb the mountain just a little bit to test it's a mountain. From the top of the mountain, you cannot see the mountain.

The day hums sweetly when you have enough bees working for you.

There is only one true wealth in all the universe. I have given you some of it. I have given your father and your mate some of it. And your friends. This wealth is living time.