Michael Crichton - Prey

Each generation writes off earlier errors as the result of bad thinking, of less able minds--and then confidently embarks on making fresh errors of its own.
Michael Crichton - Caltech Michelin Lecture, January 17, 2003
The belief that there are other life forms in the universe is a matter of faith. There is not a single shred of evidence for any other life forms, and in forty years of searching, none has been discovered. There is absolutely no evidentiary reason to maintain this belief.
Michael Crichton - State of Fear
I am certain there is too much certainty in the world.
Michael Crichton
Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
Michael Crichton - Caltech Michelin Lecture, January 17, 2003
Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled.

- Michael Crichton - Prey