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Isaac Asimov Quotes - Page 2

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Any teacher that can be replaced by a computer should be replaced by a computer.

Any teacher that can be replaced by a computer should be replaced by a computer.

Teacher, Math, Technology

To succeed, planning alone is insufficient. One must improvise as well.

Beautiful, Succeed, Planning

Isaac Asimov (1986). “Foundation Trilogy”, Del Rey

The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."

Mean, Ignorance, Knowledge

"A Cult of Ignorance". Newsweek, January 21, 1980.

If I am right, then (religious fundamentalists) will not go to Heaven, because there is no Heaven. If they are right, then they will not go to Heaven, because they are hypocrites.

Religious, Hypocrite, Heaven

The intelligent man is never bored.

Intelligent, Men, Bored

Was there anything more exciting in life than seeking answers?

Life, Attitude, Answers

Isaac Asimov (2012). “Prelude to Foundation”, p.281, Spectra

Feminine intuition? Is that what you wanted the robot for? You men. Faced with a woman reaching a correct conclusion and unable to accept the fact that she is your equal or superior in intelligence, you invent something called feminine intuition.

Men, Intuition, Robots

Democracy cannot survive overpopulation. Human dignity cannot survive it. Convenience and decency cannot survive it. As you put more and more people into the world, the value of life not only declines, but it disappears. It doesn't matter if someone dies.

People, Democracy, Population

Interview with Bill Moyers on PBS miniseries "A World of Ideas" with Bill Moyers, www.pbs.org. October 17, 1988.

Tell me why the stars do shine, Tell me why the ivy twines, Tell me what makes skies so blue, And I'll tell you why I love you. Nuclear fusion makes stars to shine, Tropisms make the ivy twine, Raleigh scattering make skies so blue, Testicular hormones are why I love you.

Stars, Love You, Blue

It has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly.

Inspirational, Life, Philosophy

Isaac Asimov (1986). “Foundation Trilogy”, Del Rey

Science is uncertain. Theories are subject to revision; observations are open to a variety of interpretations, and scientists quarrel amongst themselves. This is disillusioning for those untrained in the scientific method, who thus turn to the rigid certainty of the Bible instead. There is something comfortable about a view that allows for no deviation and that spares you the painful necessity of having to think.

Science, Thinking, Views

I don't subscribe to the thesis, 'Let the buyer beware,' I prefer the disregarded one that goes, 'Let the seller be honest.'

Honest, Enlightening, Buyers

Isaac Asimov (1995). “Yours, Isaac Asimov: A Lifetime of Letters”, Doubleday Books

Man's greatest asset is the unsettled mind.

Science, Men, Mind

Isaac Asimov (1992). “The Complete Stories”, Anchor Books

Life is a journey, but don't worry, you'll find a parking spot at the end.

Life, Journey, Worry

In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate.

Life, Games, Chess Game

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' but 'That's funny...'

Inspirational, Funny, Motivational

"Betting On a Bass That Belts Them Out; Singing Fish Becomes Season’s Unlikely Hit" by Darragh Johnson, The Washington Post, July 30, 2000.

There are no happy endings in history, only crisis points that pass.

Happy Endings, Crisis

Isaac Asimov (2011). “The Gods Themselves”, p.292, Spectra

What would you consider a good job?" Answered as follows: "A good job is one in which I don't have to work, and get paid a lot of money." When I heard that I cheered and yelled and felt that he should be given an A+, for he had perfectly articulated the American dream of those who despise knowledge. What a politician that kid would have made.

Dream, Jobs, Kids

I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.

Inspiring, Fear, Humorous

"Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

Any fool can tell a crisis when it arrives. The real service to the state is to detect it in embryo.

Real, Fool, States

Isaac Asimov (1986). “Foundation Trilogy”, Del Rey

I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I'll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it. The wilder and more ridiculous something is, however, the firmer and more solid the evidence will have to be.

Believe, Independent, Science

Isaac Asimov (1982). “Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine”

While he lives, he must think; while he thinks, he must dream.

Dream, Thinking

Isaac Asimov (1990). “The Complete Stories”, Broadway Books

And above all things, never think that you're not good enough yourself. A man should never think that. My belief is that in life people will take you at your own reckoning.

Being Yourself, Reality, Believe In Yourself

Isn't it sad that you can tell people that the ozone layer is being depleted, the forests are being cut down, the deserts are advancing steadily, that the greenhouse effect will raise the sea level 200 feet, that overpopulation is choking us, that pollution is killing us, that nuclear war may destroy us - and they yawn and settle back for a comfortable nap. But tell them that the Martians are landing, and they scream and run.

Running, War, Cutting

Isaac Asimov (1991). “The secret of the universe”, Doubleday Books

It is precisely because it is fashionable for Americans to know no science, even though they may be well educated otherwise, that they so easily fall prey to nonsense.

Fall, May, Nonsense

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