Once I know where I am, then the world becomes as narrow as a map. When I don’t know, the world feels unlimited. - Liu Cixin

Everyone likes to reminisce, but not one wants to listen, and everyone feels annoyed when someone else tells a story.

The creation myths of the various peoples and religions of the world pale when compared to the glory of the big bang.

Indeed, it is the nature of intelligent life to climb mountains, to strive to stand on ever higher ground to gaze farther into the distance. It is a drive completely divorced from the demands of survival.