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
The human race is a remarkable creature, one with great potential, and I hope that 'Star Trek' has helped to show us what we can be if we believe in ourselves and our abilities.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the potential of humanity and the hope that 'Star Trek' inspires belief in oneself.
Gene Roddenberry highlights the extraordinary capabilities of the human race and emphasizes the importance of self-belief. By referring to 'Star Trek', he suggests that the series aims to inspire viewers to aspire to their fullest potential and envision a brighter future rooted in optimism and imagination.
Themes
HumanityPotentialBeliefInspirationStar Trek
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about achieving personal goals.
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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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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!
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