"Several large, artificial constructions are approaching us, ZORAC announced after a short pause. The designs are not familiar, but they are obviously the products of intelligence. Implications: we have been intercepted deliberately by a means unknown, for a purpose unknown, and transferred to a place unknown by a form of intelligence unknown. Apart from the unknowns, everything is obvious."

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Source : James P. Hogan (2007). “The Two Worlds”, p.129, Baen Publishing Enterprises

James P. Hogan

#Humorous Quotes #Mean Quotes #Design Quotes

“Controlling my temper is important, ... Sometimes it's hard, but I try.”
“The three roles that I have always admired are Valjean, Phantom and Jesus and I've enjoyed them all so much.”

Source : Interview with Pati Buehler, www.broadwayworld.com. June 18, 2008.
“I think love and obsession are almost one in the same thing at some times. Because the person you end up falling in love with, there is an element of obsession in the early days - it's all you can think about.”
“Look at Michelle Pfeiffer: My God, she's 50 years old, but she is still so sexy. If I were into women, I would be totally into her.”
“I have never been part of a scene. I've always been a bit of an island really, but I am fine with that.”

Source : Source: thequietus.com
“I'm not a liar, sir,' she said. "'No, I'm sure you sincerely become whatever it is you're pretending to be.”
“Revolution devours its own parents as well as its own children.”
“There is a diabolical streak in me, a troublesome and inexplicable perversity.”

Source : Octave Mirbeau (1997). “Torture Garden”, Dedalus Limited

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