Andrew Niccol

“There is no gene for the human spirit.”

“We accept the reality of the world with which we are presented.”

“For someone who was never meant for this world, I must confess I'm suddenly having a hard time leaving it.”

“We now have discrimination down to a science.”

“They used to say that a child conceived in love has a greater chance of happiness. They don't say that anymore.”

“I not only think that we will tamper with Mother Nature, I think Mother wants us to.”

“You know who's going to inherit the Earth? Arms dealers. Because everyone else is too busy killing each other.”

“The first and most important rule of gun-running is: never get shot with your own merchandise.”

“Good morning, and in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!”

“For a few to be immortal, many must die.”

“My real resume was in my cells.”

“There are two types of tragedies in life. One is not getting what you want, the other is getting it.”

“Science fiction is a great way to talk about the present.”

“We have the gene for fear, but what about the gene for courage?”

“I'm interested in the moral consequences of new technologies.”