Thunder, there are so many beautiful things! The world was beautiful and we — we — Boys, boys, tell me, what did we ever take the time to enjoy? - Karel Čapek

Všechny zločiny jsou jasné, pane; na nich aspoň vidíte pohnutky a všechno, co k tomu patří. Ale záhadné je, co si myslí vaše kočka, o čem se zdá vaší služce a proč se vaše žena dívá tak zamyšleně z okna. Pane, všechno je záhadné krom trestních případů; takový kriminální případ, to je přesně určený kousek skutečnosti, takový výsek, na který jsme si posvítili.

I have seen greatness and power, wealth, prosperity and incomparable development. I was never sad that we are a small and unfinished part of the world. To be small, unsettled and uncompleted is a good and courageous mission.

Well people are just one species too, aren't they. And it's never stopped them fighting with each other; all the same species and think of all the excuses for war they've used! It hasn't had to be about space to live in, it's been about power, prestige, influence, fame, resources and I don't know what else!