If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.
George CarlinBefore they give you a lethal injection, they swab your arm with alcohol. It's true. Well, they don't want you to get an infection, and you can see their point. They don't want some guy go to hell and be sick.
George CarlinPeople get all upset about torture, but when you get right down to it, it's really a pretty good way of finding out something a person doesn't want you to know.
George Carlin