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