Maxioms by Arthur C. Clarke
If an elderly but distinguished scientist says that something is possible, he is almost certainly right; but if he says read more
If an elderly but distinguished scientist says that something is possible, he is almost certainly right; but if he says that it is impossible, he is very probably wrong.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
The best measure of a man's honesty isn't his income tax return. It's the zero adjust on his bathroom scale.
The best measure of a man's honesty isn't his income tax return. It's the zero adjust on his bathroom scale.
I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but refuses because he doesn't want to give up power.
I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but refuses because he doesn't want to give up power.
Every revolutionary idea seems to evoke three stages of reaction. They may be summed up by the phrases: 1- It's read more
Every revolutionary idea seems to evoke three stages of reaction. They may be summed up by the phrases: 1- It's completely impossible. 2- It's possible, but it's not worth doing. 3- I said it was a good idea all along.