The cultures we can look at had already grasped the essential unity of nature. No board of gods can survive that knowledge.

We could never know who we truly were until we heard the whispers of the stars.

All of the important things ... will turn out to be universally shared. It's why there will be no true aliens.

The term congressional hearing is an oxymoron. No congressional hearing is ever called to gather information. Rather, it is an exercise designed strictly for posturing, by people who have already made up their minds, looking for ammunition to support their positions.

What would happen is that people like Geroge and Alyx would grow old and die chasing a dream. Although there were probably worse things to do with one's life.

Faith is conviction without evidence, and sometimes even in the face of contrary evidence. In some quarters, this quality is perceived as a virtue.

Decisions are always made with insufficient information. If you really knew what was going on, the decision would make itself.