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“We have not been created out of nothing, but from primeval "ur-matter," atoms formed billions of years ago that have for a brief while been gathered into collections that think they are us.”

Book:The Void

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“For the elements have the property of moving back to their place in a straight line, but they have no properties which would cause them to remain where they are, or to move other-wise than in a straight line, These rectilinear motions of these four elements when returning to their original place are are of two kinds, either centrifugal,vziz.>the motion of the air and the fire; or centripedal,viz.> the motion of the earth, and the water; and when the elements have reached their original place, they remain at rest.”

Science Religious Philosophical Kabbalistic

Author:Moses Maimonides

“perhaps,thought Felix,that's what magic is--physics with a different twist to it. my world just hasn't discovered the twist.”

Science Magic Worlds Divide Felix

Book:Back to the Divide

Source: Back to the Divide

“Une civilisation sans la Science, ce serait aussi absurde qu'un poisson sans bicyclette.”

Science Conscience Civilisation Sport

Author:Pierre Desproges

“Analogy of scientist who try to reach the higher speed: A child ant is tired after the long walk in a body of a jet. It tries to find a method of traveling faster than walking.”

Inspirational Truth Science Secret Technology Mystery

Book:My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

Source: My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

“You stupid fool, you know very well it's not a short novel, but something longer...A piece of work you've got to buckle down to, that needs peace and concentration. Being able to wake up in the morning and lie in bed for a while.”

Science Understanding

Author:Iván Mándy

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