Shirlei

“I speak of none but the computer that is to come after me,” intoned Deep Thought, his voice regaining its accustomed declamatory tones. “A computer whose merest operational parameters I am not worthy to calculate—and yet I will design it for you. A computer that can calculate the Question to the Ultimate Answer, a computer of such infinite and subtle complexity that organic life itself shall form part of its operational matrix. And you yourselves shall take on new forms and go down into the computer to navigate its ten-million-year program! Yes! I shall design this computer for you. And I shall name it also unto you. And it shall be called…the Earth.” Phouchg”
― Douglas Adams, The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

“How true is the saying that man was forced to invent work in order to escape the strain of having to think.”
― Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile

“The groin. The Earthborn’s groin is sensitive.” SMASH! “Good. Yes. Tyson found its groin.” “Percy needs help?” Tyson called. “I’m good!” “Die!” Polybotes yelled, closing fast. Percy kept running.”
― Rick Riordan, The Son of Neptune

“Buy an atlas and keep it by the bed—remember you can go anywhere.”
― Joanna Lumley