I explored new territory and described it. I did not create it. Don’t blame the conduit for the lightning. - Greg Bear

When evenly matched, you cannot win against your enemy unless you understand them. And if you truly understand, why are you fighting and not talking?

We were innocent and did not know that the price of freedom—of individuality—is attention to politics, careful planning, careful organization; philosophy is no more a barrier against political disaster than it is against plague.

My level of skepticism rose enormously; I’ve always bristled when people ask for, much less demand, trust.