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"It is a good principle in science not to believe any 'fact'---however well attested---until it fits into some accepted frame of reference. Occasionally, of course, an observation can shatter the frame and force the construction of a new one, but that is extremely rare. Galileos and Einsteins seldom appear more than once per century, which is just as well for the equanimity of mankind."

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About Arthur C. Clarke

British science-fiction writer, inventor, and futurist whose novels and essays shaped modern speculative fiction. He is best known for co-developing the story that became 2001: A Space Odyssey and for popularizing concepts of satellite communications. His career linked scientific imagination with literary influence.

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