Until I became a published writer, I remained completely ignorant of books on how to write and courses on the subject ... they would have spoiled my natural style; made me observe caution; would have hedged me with rules.

The greatest inventors are unknown to us. Someone invented the wheel - but who?

Today's science fiction is tomorrow's science fact.

I don't think I've ever held a racket in my hand ... There's got to be somebody in the US who isn't trying to play tennis and stinking up the court.

The temptation was great to muster what force we could and put up a fight. It's the easiest way out, and the most satisfactory to self-respect--but, nearly invariably, the stupidest.

Why this reluctance to make the change? We fear the process of reeducation.

It is remarkable, Hardin, how the religion of science has grabbed hold.