There is no reason to assume that the universe has the slightest interest in intelligence—or even in life. Both may be random accidental by-products of its operations… Read more “There Is No Reason To Assume The Universe Has The Slightest Interest In Intelligence”
Day: December 16, 2019
We Write To Express
We write to express, not to impress! Arthurcclarke.org. (2019). The Writer – Sir Arthur C Clarke. [online] Available at: http://arthurcclarke.org/site/legacy/the-writer/ [Accessed 16 Dec. 2019].
Beautifully Organized
If he was indeed mad, his delusions were beautifully organized. Goodreads.com. (2019). Arthur C. Clarke Quotes (Author of 2001). [online] Available at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/7779.Arthur_C_Clarke [Accessed 16 Dec. 2019].
The Creation Of Wealth Is Not To Be Despised
The creation of wealth is certainly not to be despised, but in the long run the only human activities really worthwhile are the search for knowledge, and… Read more “The Creation Of Wealth Is Not To Be Despised”
Few Artists Thrive In Solitude
Few artists thrive in solitude and nothing is more stimulating than the conflict of minds with similar interests. Goodreads.com. (2019). Arthur C. Clarke Quotes (Author of 2001).… Read more “Few Artists Thrive In Solitude”
This Is Only A Work Of Fiction
But please remember: this is only a work of fiction. The truth, as always, will be far stranger. Goodreads.com. (2019). Arthur C. Clarke Quotes (Author of 2001).… Read more “This Is Only A Work Of Fiction”
You Must Live While You Are Writing
It was, I believe, Hemingway who said ‘Writing is not a full time occupation’. That’s true in more ways than one. You must live before you can… Read more “You Must Live While You Are Writing”
Not Worth Many Regrets
A faith that cannot survive collision with the truth is not worth many regrets. Goodreads.com. (2019). Arthur C. Clarke Quotes (Author of 2001). [online] Available at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/7779.Arthur_C_Clarke… Read more “Not Worth Many Regrets”
Indistinguishable From Magic
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Goodreads.com. (2019). Arthur C. Clarke Quotes (Author of 2001). [online] Available at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/7779.Arthur_C_Clarke [Accessed 16 Dec. 2019].
No Utopia Can Ever Give Satisfaction To Everyone
No utopia can ever give satisfaction to everyone, all the time. As their material conditions improve, men raise their sights and become discontented with power and possessions… Read more “No Utopia Can Ever Give Satisfaction To Everyone”
I Have Found Two Things Of Priceless Worth
In my life I have found two things of priceless worth – learning and loving. Nothing else – not fame, not power, not achievement for its own… Read more “I Have Found Two Things Of Priceless Worth”
The More Wonderful The Means Of Communication
The more wonderful the means of communication, the more trivial, tawdry, or depressing its contents seemed to be. Goodreads.com. (2019). Arthur C. Clarke Quotes (Author of 2001).… Read more “The More Wonderful The Means Of Communication”
I Don’t Believe In Astrology
I don’t believe in astrology; I’m a Sagittarius and we’re skeptical. Goodreads.com. (2019). Arthur C. Clarke Quotes (Author of 2001). [online] Available at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/7779.Arthur_C_Clarke [Accessed 16 Dec.… Read more “I Don’t Believe In Astrology”
Information Is Not Knowledge
Before you become too entranced with gorgeous gadgets and mesmerizing video displays, let me remind you that information is not knowledge, knowledge is not wisdom, and wisdom… Read more “Information Is Not Knowledge”
Rolando Andrés Ramos 