A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.
Gene RoddenberryRead
I believe in humanity. We are an incredible species. We're still just a child creature, we're still being nasty to each other. And all children go through those phases. We're growing up, we're moving into adolescence now. When we grow up - man, we're going to be something!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses optimism about humanity's potential for growth and improvement.
Gene Roddenberry's quote reflects a belief in the inherent goodness and potential of humanity, comparing our current state to that of a child who is still growing and learning. It suggests that despite our flaws and immature behaviors, we are on a path of development and evolution, and that in the future, we have the ability to become a more compassionate and enlightened species.
Themes
HumanityGrowthPotentialOptimismEvolution
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the future of society, one might say, 'As Gene Roddenberry once stated, I believe in humanity, and it's crucial we focus on our potential to grow.'
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For me science fiction is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects.
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