Quote by Joan Didion

The fancy that extraterrestrial life is by definition of a higher order than our own is one that soothes all children, and many writers.

The fancy that extraterrestrial life is by definition of a h

Summary

The quote suggests that the belief in the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life is often comforting for people, especially children and writers. The notion that aliens are superior to humans helps satisfy the curiosity and imagination of children, making the idea exciting and adventurous. Similarly, writers find inspiration in the concept of highly advanced beings from other worlds. Overall, the quote implies that the idea of superior extraterrestrial life serves as a source of fascination and fascination for many individuals.

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Science Fiction

By Joan Didion

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