It was a striking demonstration of how geomorphology, the shape of the landscape, dominates human geography. - Stephen Baxter

The mind seemed to grow giddy by looking so far into the abyss of time; and while we listened with earnestness and admiration to the philosopher who was now unfolding to us the order and series of these wonderful events, we became sensible how much farther reason may sometimes go than imagination can venture to follow.

If you have kids you’re a slave to your genes. Just a conduit from past to future, from the primeval ocean to galactic empire.

The only advantage of e-therapists," Maura murmured, "is that their horseshit is cheaper than humans'.