James Burke Quotes & Sayings

If, as I've said all along, the universe at any time is what you say it is, then say. — James Burke

Today, the people who make things change, the people who have that knowledge, are the scientists and the technologists, who are the true driving force of humanity. And before you say what about the Beethovens and the Michelangelos? Let me suggest something with which you may disagree violently: that at best, the products of human emotion, art, philosophy, politics, music, literature, are interpretations of the world, that tell you more about the guy who's talking, than about the world he's talking about. Second hand views of the world, made third hand by your interpretation of them. — James Burke

All that can accurately be said about a man who thinks he is a poached egg is that he is in the minority. — James Burke

Scientists are the true driving force of civilization. — James Burke

When you read a book, you hold another's mind in your hands. — James Burke

Why should we look to the past in order to prepare for the future? Because there is nowhere else to look. — James Burke