Arthur C. Clarke: Timing

Arthur C. Clarke was British science fiction writer, science writer, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host. Explore interesting quotes on timing.

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“I now spend a good part of my day dreaming of times past, present and future. As I try to survive on 15 hours sleep a day, I have plenty of time to enjoy vivid dreams. Being completely wheel-chaired doesn't stop my mind from roaming the universe — on the contrary!”

Arthur C. Clarke

2000s and posthumous publications, 90th Birthday Reflections (2007)

“Once you asked me about crime nowadays - I said any such interest pathological - maybe prompted by the endless sickening television programmes of your time - never able to watch more than few minutes myself... disgusting!”

Arthur C. Clarke

Source: 1990s, 3001: The Final Odyssey (1997)

“People don't know what's good for them; they only know what they want. I learned to keep my expectations low a long time ago. It's good advice for anyone.”

Arthur C. Clarke book Richter 10

Source: 1990s, Richter 10 (1996), Chapter 12, “Continental Drift” (p. 227)