Quotes from Specters

“We can never be gods, after all--but we can become something less than human with frightening ease.” (N.K Jenisin)

"I see myself more as an ambassador of the game. And I hope to bring chess to a higher level in the United States. Making bigger tournaments, more interesting events. Making it a respectable profession for young people to be able to pursue in the future." Maurice Ashley


"“Of course, the aim of a constitutional democracy is to safeguard the rights of the minority and avoid the tyranny of the majority. (p. 102)”

"I was attracted to science fiction because it was so wide open. I was able to do anything and there were no walls to hem you in and there was no human condition that you were stopped from examining."(Octavia Butler)

"“To be afraid is to behave as if the truth were not true.”"(Bayard Rustin)