SETI is a mirror, a mirror that can show ourselves from an extraordinary perspective and can help to trivialize the differences among us.

We, all of us, are what happens when a primordial mixture of hydrogen and helium evolves for so long that it begins to ask where it came from.

Ultimately, we actually all belong to only one tribe, to Earthlings.

The story of humans is the story of ideas that shine light into dark corners.

We don't know how to identify intelligence over interstellar distances, so what we do instead is use technology for a proxy.

Earlier generations of stars in the galaxy could well have had planets. But really, there was only hydrogen and helium to work with, so they'd all be gas giants and not small, rocky planets.

A deeper intimacy with God sharpens our awareness of sin, which causes a stronger need for grace and a freer offering of mercy.

True biblical love is sacrificing, purifying, nurturing, and enduring.

The fate of animals is of far greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous.

Persecution is the first law of society because it is always easier to suppress criticism than to meet it.

Nothing but love has made the dog lose his wild freedom, to become the servant of man.

Clearly, if wed had the kind of computer graphics capability then that we have now, the Star Gate sequence would be much more complex than flat planes of light and color.

You can know the secrets of life. It doesn't happen to anyone special. You just decide that you want an uncommonly fine life and you will it.

He who ceases to learn cannot adequately teach.

The one good thing about failure is that it makes you consider doing things a different way.

The thing you hate about yourself tends to be the thing that everyone likes about you.