I made up my mind long ago to follow one cardinal rule in all my writing-to be clear. I have given up all thought of writing poetically or symbolically or experimentally, or in any of the other modes that might (if I were good enough) get me a Pulitzer prize. I would write merely clearly and in this way establish a warm relationship between myself and my readers, and the professional critics-Well, they can do whatever they wish.

I am not a speed reader. I am a speed understander.

There is no belief, however foolish, that will not gather its faithful adherents who will defend it to the death.

Scientific apparatus offers a window to knowledge, but as they grow more elaborate, scientists spend ever more time washing the windows.

While he lives, he must think; while he thinks, he must dream.

The final end of Eternity, and the beginning of Infinity

People are entirely too disbelieving of coincidence.