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Isaac Asimov Quotes

Isaac Asimov quotes

American Scientist, Writer January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992

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When asked for advice by beginners. Know your ending, I say, or the river of your story may finally sink into the desert sands and never reach the sea. Isaac Asimov
To [the government] it didn't matter what happened to the American people as long as america in the abstract was kept strong. Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov quote: "A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to..."
A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value. Isaac Asimov
I would argue that a truly developed country would be beyond Presidents and Kings. In a world with some semblance of equality, each liberal-minded woman, each gay person, and indeed almost every person could be their own President. In a world of equals, what real service does a ruler provide? Isaac Asimov
Even as a youngster, though, I could not bring myself to believe that if knowledge presented danger, the solution was ignorance. Isaac Asimov
When I read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that American society has found one more way to destroy itself. Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov quote: "I tell you it's deadly when you start thinking your wife might..."
I tell you it's deadly when you start thinking your wife might be right. Isaac Asimov
Earthmen may even rule at Trantor for a generation, but their children will become Trantorians, and in their turn will look down upon the remnant on Earth. Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov quote: "Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off..."
Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in. Isaac Asimov
Give us but the chance and a new generation of Earthmen would grow to maturity, lacking insularity and believing wholeheartedly in the oneness of Man. Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov quote: "It is the chief characteristic of the religion of science that..."
It is the chief characteristic of the religion of science that it works. Isaac Asimov
[A]ll knowledge is one. When a light brightens and illuminates a corner of a room, it adds to the general illumination of the entire room. Over and over again, scientific discoveries have provided answers to problems that had no apparent connection with the phenomena that gave rise to the discovery. Isaac Asimov
Fighting and scars are part of a trader's overhead. But fighting is only useful when there's money at the end, and if I can get it without, so much the sweeter. Isaac Asimov
Author's Notes: This story starts with section 6. This is not a mistake. I have my own subtle reasoning. So, just read, and enjoy. Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov quote: "You show me someone who can't understand people and I'll show..."
You show me someone who can't understand people and I'll show you someone who has built up a false image of himself. Isaac Asimov

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