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
It is important to the typical 'Star Trek' fan that there is a tomorrow. They pretty much share the 'Star Trek' philosophies about life: the fact that it is wrong to interfere in the evolvement of other peoples, that to be different is not necessarily to be wrong or ugly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of hope for the future and respecting the growth of different cultures.
In this quote, Gene Roddenberry conveys that a core belief among 'Star Trek' fans is the optimism for a future filled with possibilities. He highlights the philosophy that people should not interfere with others' development and that differences should be embraced rather than judged. This reflects a deep respect for diversity and the natural progression of civilizations.
Themes
Star TrekPhilosophyDiversityFutureCulture
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion about science fiction's impact on society.
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