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
'Star Trek' episodes always insisted that humanity is on its bumpy way to what will be a glorious future in the 23rd century, in which we will have left most of our old selfishness - and old hatreds and prejudices - far behind us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote speaks to the optimistic vision of humanity's progress toward a better future.
Gene Roddenberry expresses a hopeful vision of humanity's evolution, suggesting that as we move into the 23rd century, we will overcome our selfishness, hatreds, and prejudices. This reflects a belief in the potential for growth and enlightenment, indicating that our journey, despite its challenges, will lead to a more harmonious existence.
Themes
HumanityFutureProgressSelfishnessHope
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming personal challenges.
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