Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.
Mae JemisonRead
I was a science fiction geek. That lets you know that they come in all sizes and styles, right?
Interpretation
Being a science fiction enthusiast shows the diversity and range of interests among people.
In this quote, Mae Jemison reflects on her identity as a science fiction geek, suggesting that interests in genres like science fiction can vary widely among individuals, irrespective of their backgrounds or appearances. This statement celebrates the inclusivity of such interests, emphasizing that anyone can embrace and enjoy science fiction, regardless of who they are.
In practice
During a panel on diversity in media, this quote can highlight the range of people who enjoy science fiction.
Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.
Greatness can be captured in one word: lifestyle. Life is God's gift to you, style is what you make of it.
To survive as a species on this planet, we're going to have to see ourselves as Earthlings.
We look at science as something very elite, which only a few people can learn. That's just not true. You just have to start early and give kids a foundation. Kids live up, or down, to expectations.
Intuitive versus analytical? That's a foolish choice. It's foolish, just like trying to choose between being realistic or idealistic. You need both in life.
The reality is the majority of us will not get off this planet. So the long run is, some kind of space exploration has to benefit us here on Earth.
The belief is growing on me that the disease is communicated by the bite of the mosquito... She always injects a small quantity of fluid with her bite - what if the parasites get into the system in this manner.
In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
Although the elusive 'cure' may be a distant dream, understanding the true nature of cancer will enable it to be better controlled and less menacing.
If there is no solace in the fruits of our research, there is at least some consolation in the research itself. Men and women are not content to comfort themselves with tales of gods and giants, or to confine their thoughts to the daily affairs of life; they also build telescopes and satellites and accelerators and sit at their desks for endless hours working out the meaning of the data they gather.
Science is bound, by the everlasting vow of honour, to face fearlessly every problem which can be fairly presented to it.
In my Nobel lecture, I suggested we had until the year 2000 to tame the population monster, and then food shortages would take us under. Now I believe we have a little longer.
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