[Social] science fiction is that branch of literature which is concerned with the impact of scientific advance on human beings.

I don’t like anything that’s got to be. I want to know why.

I don't subscribe to the thesis, 'Let the buyer beware,' I prefer the disregarded one that goes, 'Let the seller be honest.'

We all know we fall. Newton's discovery was that the moon falls, too-and by the same rule that we do.

The intelligent man is never bored.

Increasingly, our leaders must deal with dangers that threaten the entire world, where an understanding of those dangers and the possible solutions depends on a good grasp of science. The ozone layer, the greenhouse effect, acid rain, questions of diet and heredity. All require scientific literacy. Can Americans choose the proper leaders and support the proper programs if they themselves are scientifically illiterate? The whole premise of democracy is that it is safe to leave important questions to the court of public opinion - but is it safe to leave them to the court of public ignorance?

I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.