Mark Clifton

The scientist who would rather refute than comprehend demonstrates he has chosen the wrong calling.

[H]e quoted eloquently from the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, the Gettysburg Address, and a section which had been stricken from his party's platform seventy-five years ago. He was not quite clear on what all this had to do with [the present situation], but it was noble and stirring and would bring in a lot of votes.

People will tie in with a fanatic if for no other reason than to break the monotony of their lives.