People are accustomed to think that they are better than their neighbors, that their culture is more ancient and higher, that all the good aspects that have spread to other lands are taken from them, and that the bad ones are invented in other countries.
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Nothing can replace a book in the future, just as it has not in the past.
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I wouldn’t panic if the doctor told me I had five minutes left in my life. I just try to write something down faster.
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The historical process has reached such a point that it is no longer possible to be hostile to humanity. People on earth need to be friends with each other. I emphasize this idea in my works…
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Well, not all people love each other, but the hatred between them must be eliminated.
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I firmly believe that science fiction is a field that helps unite all people.
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The most exciting word in science is "Eureka!" It's not, "That's great!"
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I consider women who do not argue to be flawless.
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If the food is sweet, it is harmful.
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Responsibility is not hard work.
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It is difficult to understand the history of mankind. Small changes have led to big unexpected results.
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Do not be offended by the insults of an angry person. If he calms down and repeats his insults again, then you may be offended.
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Is there anything more exciting in life than finding the right answers to various questions?
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Once we reach puberty, we don’t change, only our age grows and our wrinkles increase. However, this concern is not worth smoking.
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Better a poor horse than no horse at all.
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You also need to know aging. As you get older, be kinder and kinder to people. The main thing is to let those around you see that you are satisfied and enjoying your life.
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He would have been the best politician if a robot had been created to be at the head of society. Under the law of robotics, he could not harm people, he could not commit violence and bribery. He resigned in time, even though he knew he was old and immortal.
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Think first, then silence.
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What matters is not who they think you are, but who you feel you are.
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Confidence and perseverance are always rewarded. Grab the stem of the plant and attack it with a sledgehammer, it will seem to strike the enemy. Development is possible only through inventions.
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Life is a chain of losses. You lose your youth, your parents, your friends, your health, and eventually life itself.
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Fiction writers don’t even know exactly what they’re doing. Many of them can claim their creations as a source of livelihood. But, for me, they are the eyes of humanity that are determined to look to an unknown and dangerous future.
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According to historians, King Philip of Macedonia sent a letter to the neighboring state of Sparta: "If I enter your country, I will destroy Sparta!" They responded with one word: "If!" This is the shortest response letter in human history.
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When the great ruler of the Seljuks, Malikshah, lived longer or had a talented heir to the throne, the crusades were first destroyed from the beginning. In general, some of the successes of the Crusaders were due to disagreements among Muslims.
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In France, during the reign of King Louis VII, the construction of windmills began. The idea was brought about by crusaders returning from Eastern countries that were much more advanced in technology at the time. As a result of the Crusades, the value of the new thinking and mature ideas learned there was far greater than the importance of lost or won battles.
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Can you be considered a great mathematician if you know nothing but mathematics?
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There is always a reason to move forward. You just have to find it in time.
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Confidence is beyond reason.
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Life, in general, is antique. Antiquity is the only quality that fits him perfectly.
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I saw many of the officers, but I did not meet the happiest among them. The action is not a chair stuck on the floor. Therefore, the officer is always on the lookout for someone not moving his course and is always anxious.
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The easiest way to solve a problem is to assume it doesn’t exist.
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Six is the first of the "excellent numbers." The sum of its divisors is equal to itself. That is, at 6, they are three: 1, 2, and 3. Their sum is 6. Such numbers are not many. Then comes 28: 1 + 2 + 4 + 7 + 14 = 28. The next are the numbers 496 and 8128. This was well known to the ancient mathematicians.
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Scientific truth is beyond concepts such as legal or illegal.
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You don’t have to go to college to be a philosopher. You need a sharp mind and life experience.
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Only someone who wants to be free can be free.
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Fear is what man needs. It teaches to be careful and saves lives.
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How we earn our living, what we enjoy, what ideas we believe in, what we say is good and what is bad is culture.
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On this planet there was only one developed industry, that is, the state produced only one product - the law. The whole life process was controlled by my face. The planet was inhabited by humans, pets and parasite-eaters. Trantor had no other life.
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The bad news comes on the eagle’s wing, while the good comes on the tortoise’s feet.
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Dissatisfaction with the same life has driven humanity to progress and cultural development. To be satisfied with one's condition is to go backwards.
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The allure of money is very strong. But for someone who is serious about life, money alone is not enough.
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When you love someone, you want to see that there is always joy in their eyes.
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Rose - grows in mud and dirty soil.
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It is impossible to completely forget the past because it brought about the present.
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Rumors could not be stopped at all times.
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You, as a multicellular organism, are made up of about fifty trillion cells. But, as an individual, you are more important than the sum of the importance of all the cells mentioned.
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Making plans for the development of work is itself lacking. You also need to know how to change them when the time comes.
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I suddenly came to the conclusion that people are stupid. Think about it, there were no rules governing people’s behavior, they were invented. However, people do not follow the rules they have set. Ajab! ..
