There are writers who say they have no social responsibility except to write a good book, but that doesn't satisfy me.

Nothing limits intelligence more than ignorance; nothing fosters ignorance more than one's own opinions; nothing strengthens opinions more than refusing to look at reality.

What do I have to say to the universe? A soul ought to have something to say to the universe if it's going to be immortal.

To me, fantasy has always been the genre of escape, science fiction the genre of ideas. So if you can escape and have a little idea as well, maybe you have some kind of a cross-breed between the two.

The sidesaddle was designed to protect a maiden's virginity, while risking the maiden's neck. Rather much for rather little, I thought.

The expression of divinity is in variety.

Science fiction still is an idea genre.

The only people who have the long view are some scientists and some science fiction writers.

All around the Mediterranean you'll find cultures that believe men can't control themselves and shouldn't have to try.

Other people's risks are statistical. When it's your risk, your own child, it isn't statistical anymore.

I'm not sure a world run by women would be any better. They're human beings!

If you're alive, you're creative.

Lips and tongues lie. But actions never do. No matter what words are spoken, actions betray the truth of everyone's heart.

If you want the time to pass quickly just give your note for 90 days.

I don't have any desire to rebel and be something totally different from what I am.

Faith sees the unseen things and makes them real.

You have to know what you want to get it.

The stored-program digital computer has three major attributes: it is fast, it is accurate, and it is stupid. The first two attributes are often used to disguise the third.

There's no way I set out to be a certain kind of symbol - the way I dress is the way I am, the way I live my life.

The dearest ambition of a slave is not liberty, but to have a slave of his own.

It's not easy to take a sit-com and turn it into a feature.