Foundation
by Isaac Asimov
"Foundation" by Isaac Asimov follows the story of Hari Seldon, a psychohistorian who predicts the fall of the Galactic Empire and the ensuing dark age. To preserve knowledge and shorten the impending chaos, he establishes the Foundation, a group of scholars tasked with collecting and safeguarding human knowledge. The novel explores themes of determinism, politics, and the power of knowledge as the Foundation navigates challenges to fulfill Seldon's vision.
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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from Foundation, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.
The laws of robotics are not made to be broken.
A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value.
Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.
The future is already here – it's just not very evenly distributed.
It is the uncertainty of life that makes it worth living.
The mind of man is capable of anything.
Science fiction writers foresee the inevitable, and although problems and catastrophes may be inevitable, solutions are not.