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Read through the most famous quotes from Arthur C. Clarke
Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying. ↗
The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible. ↗
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. ↗
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My favourite definition of an intellectual: 'Someone who has been educated beyond his/her intelligence. [Sources and Acknowledgements: Chapter 19] ↗
One of the greatest tragedies in mankind's entire history may be that morality was hijacked by religion. ↗
What was more, they had taken the first step toward genuine friendship. They had exchanged vulnerabilities. ↗
After their encounter on the approach to Jupiter, there would aways be a secret bond between them---not of love, but of tenderness, which is often more enduring. ↗
In his biography of Stanley Kubrick John Baxter cites Clarke's homosexuality as a reason why he relocated due to more tolerant laws with regard to homosexuality in Sri Lanka. Concept of the geostationary communications satellite
Clarke contributed to the popularity of the idea that geostationary satellites would be ideal telecommunications relays. After a drawn-out development process – which Freeman attributed to difficulties in getting financing – it appeared that in 2003 this project might be proceeding but this is very dubious.
Clarke served in the Royal Air Force as a radar instructor and technician from 1941 to 1946. That year he discovered the underwater ruins of the ancient Koneswaram temple in Trincomalee. In 1956 Clarke emigrated to Sri Lanka largely to pursue his interest in scuba diving.
