John Appleton

“Scientific medals do not make headlines, but stimulate aggression among those who never get any.”
― Thor Heyerdahl, Kon-Tiki

“If you have a better idea, if your plan makes more sense, if you have a vision, then put down your laundry and scream a little bit. Throw your hat into the ring, and never let professionals or their uniforms prevent you from telling anyone where to point their hose.”
― David Zucker, Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!

“My dear fellow, I always talk sense. It is my primary social failing.”
― John Wyndham, The Midwich Cuckoos

“A man was speaking, so I stopped listening.”
― Jasmine Mas, Blood of Hercules