“Humans are distinguished from other species by our ability to work miracles. We call these miracles technology.”

Peter Thiel, Zero to One

“Electricity is really just organised lightning.”

George Carlin

“Here Phaethon lies, who in the sun-god's chariot fared. And though greatly he failed, more greatly he dared.”

Ovid, Metamorphoses

“Those to whom no distant horizons beckon .... for whom no challenges remain .... though they have inherited a Universe .... they possess only empty sand”

Norrin Radd, The Origin of the Silver Surfer

“Take chances, make mistakes, get messy”

Ms. Valerie Frizzle, The Magic School Bus

“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun”

Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins

“Sucking at something, is the first step to becoming sorta good at something”

Jake, Adventure Time

“The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground”

Unknown

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now”

Kang the Conqueror, Marvel

“Wise man say forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza”

Michelangelo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

"That is saying our generation will never matter. But we have to matter. If we don't, there is no future worth saving."

Ms. Marvel, Marvel

“Everybody try laughing. Then whatever scares you will go away”

Tatsuo Kusakabe, My Neighbour Totoro

“I don’t want to sleep! I don’t need to sleep! I am the walking living!”

Rocko, Rocko’s Modern Life