We are reaching the stage where the problems we must solve are going to become insoluble without computers. I do not fear computers, I fear the lack of them.

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When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent.

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Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is. The only function of a school is to make self-education easier; failing that, it does nothing.

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The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.

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Today's science fiction is tomorrow's science fact.

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Dreams may be impossible, yet still be dreamed.

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There are no nations! There is only humanity. And if we don't come to understand that right soon, there will be no nations, because there will be no humanity.

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It is well-known that the friend of a conqueror is but the last victim.

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The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.

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People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.

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