Growing up in the '70s and '80s, science fiction and especially fantasy had such a stigma attached to them. I felt so punished and exiled for being devoted to these things.

Statistically, the probability of any of us being here is so small that you'd think the mere fact of existing would keep us all in contented dazzlement of surprise.

Lewis Thomas

All of us who served in one war or another know very well that all wars are the glory and the agony of the young.

Gerald R. Ford

Because I do think - not just in building AOL - but just the world in which we live is a very confusing, rapidly changing world where technology has accelerated.

Steve Case

Living alone makes it harder to find someone to blame.

Mason Cooley

I shall stay the way I am because I do not give a damn.

Dorothy Parker

Nothing produces such an effect as a good platitude

Oscar Wilde

Just let me use the technology I want at a fair price.

Jonathan Potter

This world is so full of wars and hostilities. All parties seek for allies to defeat enemies. I support peace effort towards mastermind which has caused men hostile to each other.

Toba Beta

From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books.

Benjamin Franklin

I don't know about you, but I practice a disorganized religion. I belong to an unholy disorder. We call ourselves Our Lady of Perpetual Astonishment.

Kurt Vonnegut

If you eat something and get fat, you should be responsible for it. I think that is the attitude of the great majority of Americans, that you should be responsible for what you eat.

Vic Snyder

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.

Thomas Paine