“Speech, originally, was the device whereby Man learned, imperfectly, to transmit the thoughts and emotions of his mind. By setting up arbitrary sounds and combinations of sounds to represent certain mental nuances, he developed a method of communication--but one which in its clumsiness and thick-thumbed inadequacy degenerated all the delicacy of the mind into gross and guttural signaling.”
The Foundation Trilogy is a classic science fiction series written by Isaac Asimov. The series consists of three books: 'Foundation,' 'Foundation and Empire,' and 'Second Foundation.' It is set in a vast, future galaxy and follows the story of a mathematician named Hari Seldon, who predicts the fall of a vast interstellar empire and the rise of a new civilization. The series is known for its complex political intrigue, philosophical themes, and its exploration of the nature of history and the destiny of humanity. more
Isaac Asimov, born on January 2, 1920 in Poland and died on April 6, 1992 in the United States, was a renowned American science fiction author, science writer, and literary critic, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. His works covered a wide range of science fiction themes, including robots, space exploration, and time travel, and had a profound impact on science fiction literature and the popularization of science. more
“Love life seems to be that factor which requires the largest quantity of magical tinkering.”
“Only a lie that wasn't ashamed of itself could possibly succeed.”
“The spell of power never quite releases its hold.”
“The downtrodden are more religious than the satisfied.”