Vikas Swarup (1961) Indian novelist and diplomat
Source: Al Milyūnayr Al Mutasharrad =Slumdog Millionaire
Vikas Swarup (1961) Indian novelist and diplomat
Source: Al Milyūnayr Al Mutasharrad =Slumdog Millionaire
“If we start space colonies in, say, the next 20 years, I would put my money on the asteroids.”
Freeman Dyson (1923) theoretical physicist and mathematician
As quoted in "The Danger of Cosmic Genius" https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/12/the-danger-of-cosmic-genius/308306/ by Kenneth Brower, The Atlantic (December 2010) <br class="br">Context: There’s very good news from the asteroids. It appears that a large fraction of them, including the big ones, are actually very rich in H2O. Nobody imagined that. They thought they were just big rocks … It’s easier to get to an asteroid than to Mars, because the gravity is lower and landing is easier. Certainly the asteroids are much more practical, right now. If we start space colonies in, say, the next 20 years, I would put my money on the asteroids.
“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on”
Louis L'Amour (1908–1988) Novelist, short story writer
Variant: Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.
“Evil in general does not sleep, and therefore doesn't see why anyone else should.”
Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) English author
Source: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
“If the truth doesn't save us, what does that say about us?”
Lois McMaster Bujold book Diplomatic Immunity
Source: Vorkosigan Saga, Diplomatic Immunity (2002)
Sören Kierkegaard (1813–1855) Danish philosopher and theologian, founder of Existentialism
Hong, 1987/2013. p. 296
1840s, Either/Or (1843)
“We are responsible for empowering our next generation with values.”
Melania Trump (1970) Slovenian model, wife of Donald Trump and First Lady of the United States
Twitter https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/830562934178840581 (February 11, 2017)
Franz Kline (1910–1962) American painter
1950's, Conversations With Artists, 1957
Joni Madraiwiwi (1957–2016) Fijian politician
Address to the Pacific Regional Workshop on Leadership Development, Lami, Fiji, 9 July 2005.