Nobody dares to solve the problems-because the solution might contradict your philosophy, and for most people clinging to beliefs is more important than succeeding in the world.
Michael CrichtonThe rules of grammar exist in large part to permit readers and writers to operate from a shared set of expectations.
Michael CrichtonFinally, I would remind you to notice where the claim of consensus is invoked. Consensus is invoked only in situations where the science is not solid enough. Nobody says the consensus of scientists agrees that E=mc2. Nobody says the consensus is that the sun is 93 million miles away. It would never occur to anyone to speak that way.
Michael CrichtonThe nasty little apes that call themselves human beings can do nothing except run and hide.
Michael CrichtonThey didn't understand what they were doing. I'm afraid that will be on the tombstone of the human race.
Michael CrichtonHuman beings are so destructive. I sometimes think we're a kind of plague, that will scrub the earth clean. We destroy things so well that I sometimes think, maybe that's our function. Maybe every few eons, some animal comes along that kills off the rest of the world, clears the decks, and lets evolution proceed to its next phase.
Michael Crichton