They didn't understand what they were doing. I'm afraid that will be on the tombstone of the human race.
Michael CrichtonIn order not to be misunderstood, I want it perfectly clear that I believe it is incumbent on us to conduct our lives in a way that takes into account all the consequences of our actions, including the consequences to other people, and the consequences to the environment.
Michael CrichtonNobody smart knows what they want to do until they get into their twenties or thirties.
Michael CrichtonAll your life, other people will try to take your accomplishments away from you. Don't you take it away from yourself.
Michael CrichtonHuman beings never think for themselves. For the most part, members of our species simply repeat what they are told - and become upset if they are exposed to any different view. The characteristic human trait is not awareness but conformity. We are stubborn, self-destructive conformists. Any other view of our species is just a self-congratulatory delusion.
Michael Crichton