Science is uncertain. Theories are subject to revision; observations are open to a variety of interpretations, and scientists quarrel amongst themselves. This is disillusioning for those untrained in the scientific method, who thus turn to the rigid certainty of the Bible instead. There is something comfortable about a view that allows for no deviation and that spares you the painful necessity of having to think.

My feeling is that as far as creativity is concerned, isolation is required. Creation is embarrassing. For every new good idea you have, there are a hundred, ten thousand foolish ones.

To surrender to ignorance and call it God has always been premature, and it remains premature today.

Author's Notes: This story starts with section 6. This is not a mistake. I have my own subtle reasoning. So, just read, and enjoy.

There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere.

I expect death to be nothingness and, for removing me from all possible fears of death, I am thankful to atheism.

There is an art to science, and a science in art; the two are not enemies, but different aspects of the whole.