Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by David Brin

Quote by David Brin

“In historical fact, all of history's despots, combined, never managed to get things done as well as this rambunctious, self-critical civilization of free and sovereign citizens, who have finally broken free of worshipping a ruling class and begun thinking for themselves. Democracy can seem frustrating and messy at times, but it delivers.”

Quote by David Brin

Book:Star Wars on Trial: Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science Fiction Films of All Time
Create image

Work

Star Wars on Trial: Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science Fiction Films of All Time

Star Wars on Trial is a collection of debates and analyses by renowned science fiction and fantasy writers, examining the enduring appeal and impact of the Star Wars films. The book delves into the creative processes, themes, and cultural significance of these films, with a particular focus on the original Star Wars trilogy. more

Author

David Brin
David Brin

David Brin is an American scientist known for his contributions to physics and astronomy. His research spans various fields, including cosmology, astrophysics, and space exploration. Brin's work has had a significant impact in the academic community, and he is also a best-selling science fiction author, renowned for his insightful and imaginative novels. more

You May Also Like

“I guess it's like trying to put through the flat tax, which is probably my favorite one of all.... if we did pass it, all of a sudden, what do you have? You have the whole tax system run by a little old lady on a home computer, doing the work of all these thousands of bureaucrats and accountants. Passing that would be amazing, wouldn't it?”

IfsTryingLittlesWholeHomeWould BeRunningPoliticsTaxesComputerMy FavoritePassingPassingsFlatsBureaucratsAccountantsOld LadyTax SystemFlat Tax
Author:Clint Eastwood
Create image

“When they can't win a debate (can they ever?), leftists deploy what the late novelist/philosopher Ayn Rand called the argument from intimidation. Instead of trying to refute the other side, they label their opponents' position evil, attribute sinister motives to its adherents, and charge that its proponents are encouraging violence.”

TryingEvilPoliticsWinningSidesViolencePositionLateArgumentPhilosopherDebateLabelsNovelistsOpponentsMotiveAttributesIntimidationSinisterLeftistsCan't Win
Author:Don Feder
Create image

“Karl Marx was the foremost hater and most incessant whiner in the history of Western Civilization. He was a spoiled, overeducated brat who never grew up; he just grew more shrill as he grew older. His lifelong hatred and whining have led to the deaths (so far) of perhaps a hundred million people, depending on how many people perished under Mao's tyranny. We will probably never know.”

PeopleKnowsPoliticsMillionsGrewCivilizationGrew UpHundredHatredWesternTyrannyLifelongSpoiledWestern CivilizationWhiningIncessantMaoBratWhiners
Author:Gary North
Create image