Five of My Favorite Science Fiction Quotes

There's this thing that I've been doing the last few months - well, you know, when technology is not failing and internet access is available. It's called looking up science fiction quotes.

Quotes from science fiction authors, science fiction novels, scifi movies and tv shows and the actors, writers, and directors who have worked on them, I've had a lot of fun, and I thought I would share five of my favorites with you today.

And, believe me, narrowing this list down was tough. It felt like there were a million quotes out there that resonated for me.

1. William Gibson

2. Arthur C. Clarke

"Politicians should read science fiction, not westerns and detective stories."

3. Teal'c (Stargate SG-1)

4. Zoe Saldana

"I'm a sci-fi girl. If I can have anything in life, I'd want tons of science-fiction movies and stories. It's so progressive, beautiful, and imaginative."

5. David S. Goyer

What are some of your favorite quotes from an author, a story, or even a TV show or movie? Let me know in the comments below!

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