147 Quotes by Douglas Preston

He could now see inside the sneaker. It was filled with something, a pulpy red-pink with a shard of pure white projecting up from the middle. Ward froze, his mind not quite able to process what he was staring at.

The twentieth century showed us the evil face of physics. This century will show us the evil face of biology.

At what point in evolution did man acquire the knowledge of good and evil, and thus the capacity to be damned? In this light, the story of Adam and Eve takes on deeper significance. It is a parable of evolution.

Zero-sum games deal with resources that neither increase nor decrease in amount – they only shift from one player to the other. Given your present frame of mind, were you to speak now, I’m afraid you might say something rash. I would feel it incumbent to offer a rejoinder. As a result of this exchange, you would be mortified and humiliated, which – as dictated by the rules of game theory – would increase my influence and status at your expense.

It is all about how human beings construct a narrative out of random events, baseless assumptions, and simple-minded prejudices.

Incidents of Travel.

People need history in order to know themselves, to build a sense of identity and pride, continuity, community, and hope for the future.

Zero-sum games deal with resources that neither increase nor decrease in amount – they only shift from one player to the other.

Angels and ministers of grace defend us,” Pendergast murmured.