We stress humanity, and this is done at considerable cost. We can't have a lot of dramatics that other shows get away with - promiscuity, greed, jealousy. None of those have a place in 'Star Trek.' -Gene Roddenberry Jealousy
My model for Kirk was Horatio Hornblower from the C.S. Forester sea stories. Shatner was open-minded about science fiction and a marvelous choice. -Gene Roddenberry Science
I wanted to send a message to the television industry that excitement is not made of car chases. -Gene Roddenberry Car
The strength of a civilization is not measured by its ability to fight wars, but rather by its ability to prevent them. -Gene Roddenberry Strength
'Star Trek' was an attempt to say humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate but take a special delight in differences in ideas and differences in lifeforms. -Gene Roddenberry Wisdom
No, ancient astronauts did not build the pyramids - human beings built them, because they're clever and they work hard. -Gene Roddenberry Work
