Arthur C. Clarke Quotes

English - Writer | December 16, 1917 - March 19, 2008

Perhaps, as some wit remarked, the best proof that there is Intelligent Life in Outer Space is the fact it hasn't come here. Well, it can't hide forever - one day we will overhear it.

Arthur C. Clarke

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There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum.

Arthur C. Clarke

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This is the first age that's ever paid much attention to the future, which is a little ironic since we may not have one.

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We have to abandon the idea that schooling is something restricted to youth. How can it be, in a world where half the things a man knows at 20 are no longer true at 40 - and half the things he knows at 40 hadn't been discovered when he was 20?

Arthur C. Clarke

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New ideas pass through three periods: 1) It can't be done. 2) It probably can be done, but it's not worth doing. 3) I knew it was a good idea all along!

Arthur C. Clarke

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The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.

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Human judges can show mercy. But against the laws of nature, there is no appeal.

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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.

Arthur C. Clarke

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It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God - but to create him.

Arthur C. Clarke

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I don't believe in God but I'm very interested in her.

Arthur C. Clarke

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I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but refuses because he doesn't want to give up power.

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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.

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