Books Are Like Seeds. They

In Exchange For Freedom Of Inquiry, Scientists Are Obliged To Explain Their Work.

For All Our Failings, Despite Our Limitations And Fallibilities, We Humans Are Capable Of Greatness.

One Of The Greatest Gifts Adults Can Give - To Their Offspring And To Their Society - Is To Read To Children.

Curiosity And The Urge To Solve Problems Are The Emotional Hallmarks Of Our Species.

Perhaps, In Retrospect, There Would Be Little Motivation Even For Malevolent Extraterrestrials To Attack The Earth; Perhaps, After A Preliminary Survey, They Might Decide It Is More Expedient Just To Be Patient For A Little While And Wait For Us To Self-destruct.