“Curiosity is the essence of human existence and exploration has been part of humankind for a long time. The exploration of space, like the exploration of life, if you will, is a risk. We've got to be willing to take it.” IfsHumansLongHas BeensSpaceExistenceRiskWillingLong TimeEssenceCuriosityExplorationHumankindHuman Existence Author:Gene Cernan
“The genius is not in how much Stanley Kubrick does in “2001: A Space Odyssey,'' but in how little. This is the work of an artist so sublimely confident that he doesn't include a single shot simply to keep our attention. He reduces each scene to its essence, and leaves it on screen long enough for us to contemplate it, to inhabit it in our imaginations. Alone among science-fiction movies, “2001'' is not concerned with thrilling us, but with inspiring our awe.” LittlesLongDoeEnoughArtistImaginationSpaceAttentionFictionGeniusSceneShotsConcernedEssenceScience FictionScreensAweContemplatingThrillingStanleyOdysseyScience Fiction MovieSpace Odyssey2001 A Space Odyssey Book:33 Movies to Restore Your Faith in Humanity: Ebert's Essentials Source: 33 Movies to Restore Your Faith in Humanity: Ebert's Essentials
“And what's wrong with dimming the harsh reality of life a little, anyway? In essence, being alive is a bloody long and hard walk to death. Why not make it as pleasant along the way as you can?” WayLittlesLongHardRealityWalksAliveEssenceReality Of LifePleasantWhy NotBloodyHarshHarsh Reality Book:The Lavender Garden: A Novel Source: The Lavender Garden: A Novel