Quotes by Michael Crichton

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  • Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
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  • I am certain there is too much certainy in the world.
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  • Whenever you hear the consensus of scientists agrees on something or other, reach for your wallet, because you're being had.
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  • The belief that there are other life forms in the universe is a matter of faith. There is not a single shred of evidence for any other life forms, and in forty years of searching, none has been discovered. There is absolutely no evidentiary reason to maintain this belief.
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  • Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled.
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