A science fiction story is just an attempt to solve a problem that exists in the world, sometimes a moral problem, sometimes a physical or social or theological problem.
Ideas result from the collision of metaphors inside the head.
I don't see myself as a philosopher. That's awfully boring.
That's the good part of dying; when you've nothing to lose, you run any risk you want.
Living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building your wings on the way down.
Sandwich outdoors isn’t a sandwich anymore. Tastes different than indoors, notice? Got more spice. Tastes like mint and pinesap. Does wonders for the appetite.