Friday, October 06, 2006

I can't stop it

I absolutely had to quote that. God bless Isaac Asimov.



Q. Can the future be changed, Dr. Seldon?
A. Obviously. This courtroom may explode in the next few hours, or it may not. If it did, the future would undoubtedly be changed in some minor respects.
Q. You quibble, Dr. Seldon. Can the overall history of the human race be changed?
A. Yes.
Q. Easily?
A. No. With great difficulty.
Q. Why?
A. The psychohistoric trend of a planet-full of people contains a huge inertia. To be changed it must be met with something possessing a similar inertia. Either as many people must be concerned, or if the number of people be relatively small, enormous time for change must be allowed. Do you understand?

-from the Trial of Dr. Seldon in Isaac Asimov's "Foundation"

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I stole that quote from Mary. I don't think Mary has any idea who I am though.
http://www.infornographer.com/

And the QTR (Quote Theft Ring) strikes again!

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