Life originated in the sea, and about eighty percent of it is still there.

There is no merit to discipline under ideal circumstances. I must have it in the face of death or it is worthless.

The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.

Things do change. The only question is that since things are deteriorating so quickly, will society and man's habits change quickly enough?

Computerization eliminates the middleman

Democracy cannot survive overpopulation. Human dignity cannot survive it. Convenience and decency cannot survive it. As you put more and more people into the world, the value of life not only declines, but it disappears. It doesn't matter if someone dies.

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?