So we have progressed to the point where we can move politicians around faster than light. I'm not sure I see the advantage.

The measure of a civilization is in the courage, not of its soldiers, but of its bystanders.

One could not always put safety up front as the prime goal. Do that, and who would ever achieve anything of note?

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

But, come to think of it, there was no need to wait. Time travelers don't have to wait for anybody.

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

The secret to a successful career in virtually any field is good public relations. Forget results. Forget the facts. Perception is all that matters.