Isaac Asimov (born Isaak Ozimov; c. January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Bosto...
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. Isaac Asimov
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing. Isaac Asimov
The true delight is in the finding out rather than in the knowing.
When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent. Isaac Asimov
When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent.
All sorts of computer errors are now turning up. You'd be surprised to know the number of doctors who claim they are treating pregnant men. Isaac Asimov
All sorts of computer errors are now turning up. You'd be surprised to know the number of doctors who claim they are treating pregnant men.
The day you stop learning is the day you begin decaying. Isaac Asimov
The day you stop learning is the day you begin decaying.
Uncertainty that comes from knowledge (knowing what you don't know) is different from uncertainty coming from ignorance. Isaac Asimov
Uncertainty that comes from knowledge (knowing what you don't know) is different from uncertainty coming from ignorance.
If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster. Isaac Asimov
If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster.
Creationists make it sound as though a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night. Isaac Asimov
Creationists make it sound as though a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night.
People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. Isaac Asimov
People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.
People think of education as something they can finish. Isaac Asimov
People think of education as something they can finish.
In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate. Isaac Asimov
In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate.
It is the writer who might catch the imagination of young people, and plant a seed that will flower and come to fruition. Isaac Asimov
It is the writer who might catch the imagination of young people, and plant a seed that will flower and come to fruition.