Welcome to a curated collection of insightful and thought-provoking quotes by one of the most renowned science fiction writers of all time, Arthur C. Clarke. Known for his visionary imagination and profound understanding of the possibilities of the universe, Clarke’s words continue to inspire and captivate readers across generations.
Arthur C. Clarke’s literary contributions extend far beyond his fiction writing; his ideas have influenced scientific exploration, technological innovation, and philosophical discourse. As a futurist, he possessed an unparalleled ability to speculate on the advancements of humanity and the mysteries of the cosmos, often blurring the lines between science and fiction with remarkable precision.
In this compilation, we invite you to explore the wisdom and foresight of Arthur C. Clarke through a selection of his most memorable quotes. Whether you seek inspiration, contemplation, or simply a glimpse into the mind of a visionary, these quotes offer profound insights into the human condition and our place in the universe. Scroll down to discover the wisdom of Arthur C. Clarke and unlock the boundless potential of imagination and intellect.
This is the first age that’s ever paid much attention to the future, which is a little ironic since we may not have one. Arthur C. Clarke
I don’t believe in astrology; I’m a Sagittarius and we’re skeptical. Arthur C. Clarke
Politicians should read science fiction, not westerns and detective stories. Arthur C. Clarke
I have a fantasy where Ted Turner is elected President but refuses because he doesn’t want to give up power. Arthur C. Clarke
The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible. Arthur C. Clarke
It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars. Arthur C. Clarke
Human judges can show mercy. But against the laws of nature, there is no appeal. Arthur C. Clarke
Sometimes I think we’re alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we’re not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. Arthur C. Clarke
The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible. Arthur C. Clarke
If an elderly but distinguished scientist says that something is possible, he is almost certainly right; but if he says that it is impossible, he is very probably wrong. Arthur C. Clarke
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke
Reading computer manuals without the hardware is as frustrating as reading sex manuals without the software. Arthur C. Clarke
Our lifetime may be the last that will be lived out in a technological society. Arthur C. Clarke
I don’t pretend we have all the answers. But the questions are certainly worth thinking about. Arthur C. Clarke
It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value. Arthur C. Clarke
How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is quite clearly Ocean. Arthur C. Clarke
There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum. Arthur C. Clarke
I don’t believe in God but I’m very interested in her. Arthur C. Clarke
New ideas pass through three periods: 1) It can’t be done. 2) It probably can be done, but it’s not worth doing. 3) I knew it was a good idea all along! Arthur C. Clarke
When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong. Arthur C. Clarke
It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God – but to create him. Arthur C. Clarke
We have to abandon the idea that schooling is something restricted to youth. How can it be, in a world where half the things a man knows at 20 are no longer true at 40 – and half the things he knows at 40 hadn’t been discovered when he was 20? Arthur C. Clarke
Perhaps, as some wit remarked, the best proof that there is Intelligent Life in Outer Space is the fact it hasn’t come here. Well, it can’t hide forever – one day we will overhear it. Arthur C. Clarke
Every revolutionary idea seems to evoke three stages of reaction. They may be summed up by the phrases: 1- It’s completely impossible. 2- It’s possible, but it’s not worth doing. 3- I said it was a good idea all along. Arthur C. Clarke
The intelligent minority of this world will mark 1 January 2001 as the real beginning of the 21st century and the Third Millennium. Arthur C. Clarke
The best measure of a man’s honesty isn’t his income tax return. It’s the zero adjust on his bathroom scale. Arthur C. Clarke
The greatest tragedy in mankind’s entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion. Arthur C. Clarke
